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FairSquare's model rates Hawthorndene, South Australia 6.7 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.
Hawthorndene presents a compelling investment proposition, with its strategic location 16km from Adelaide's CBD driving consistent demand from family tenants seeking suburban amenity with city access. This strong structural demand, coupled with inherently low supply, underpins significant capital growth and maintains an exceptionally tight vacancy rate, ensuring reliable performance as a workhorse asset. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +14.0% puts it ahead of the broader South Australia median.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Hawthorndene, South Australia 6.7 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Hawthorndene presents a compelling investment proposition, with its strategic location 16km from Adelaide's CBD driving consistent demand from family tenants seeking suburban amenity with city access. This strong structural demand, coupled with inherently low supply, underpins significant capital growth and maintains an exceptionally tight vacancy rate, ensuring reliable performance as a workhorse asset.
The median house price in Hawthorndene, SA is $950K. Weekly rent of $630 against a 3.4% gross yield underpins this figure.
Hawthorndene has a gross rental yield of 3.4%, with a median weekly rent of $630. 12-month price growth is tracking at +14.0%.
Based on its market signals, Hawthorndene aligns with: Growth Play.