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Property Investment in Wakefield, SA

42 suburbs in Wakefield council area · Population ~6,993 · 3,214 dwellings · 3,468 km²

Wakefield Council Average R-Score 50 / 100 — top suburb in Wakefield scores 81/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Wakefield81

Highest R-Score out of 42 suburbs in Wakefield

Wakefield council average50

Across 10 scored suburbs in Wakefield

Suburb medians in Wakefield range from $51,000 to $5,500,000.

3-year population movement: +0.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.8% of stock (~25 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $700M. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (27%), Manufacturing (17%), Education and Training (9%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%).

Typical suburb median price$355,000

Across 42 suburbs in Wakefield (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.6%

Median asking rent ~$430/wk · Vacancy 2.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Wakefield81/100

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Every suburb in the Wakefield council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Wakefield

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Wakefield (South Australia).

Is Wakefield (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Wakefield (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 50/100 across 42 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 81/100. Across Wakefield, the typical suburb median price is $355,000, median weekly rent is $430/wk, gross rental yield is 5.6%, and vacancy sits at 2.6%.

Which suburbs in Wakefield have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Wakefield (SA) are Blyth (81/100, median $360,000), Halbury (81/100, median $410,000), Snowtown (75/100, median $230,000), Owen (51/100, median $750,000), Lochiel (47/100, median $136,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Wakefield?

Across Wakefield (SA), the median suburb property price is $355,000, median asking rent is $430/wk, and median gross yield is 5.6%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Wakefield include Owen (9.6%), Halbury (8.8%), Snowtown (7.5%).

What are the demographics and size of the Wakefield council area?

Wakefield is a Local Government Area in South Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 6,993, approximately 3,214 dwellings, covering 3,468 sq km.

What are the best streets in Wakefield (SA)?

Every street across all 42 suburbs in Wakefield is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.