FairSquare/South Australia/Port Adelaide
Suburb Dossier · SA · 5015

Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide presents a compelling "workhorse" investment, delivering 12.5% capital growth over 12 months and an exceptionally low 0.8% vacancy rate. This strong tenant demand persists despite high supply, reflecting ongoing urban regeneration and the area's increasing economic significance. Investors benefit from a reliable income stream and sustained appreciation in this transforming maritime precinct. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +12.5% puts it ahead of the broader South Australia median.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
7.1OUT OF 10
Median
$736K
house
Gross Yield
4.6%
derived
Weekly Rent
$650
3-bed median
12m Growth
+12.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Port Adelaide

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
14km
Yield
derived from model
4.6%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$650
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$736K
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Yield PlayGrowth PlayEntry LevelSMSF
Model Tags
Momentum BuildingYield Compounder
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
Outpacing price
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

9 of 12 signals locked. The model's full read is in the complete analysis.

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01Cover page with verdict & score
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03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Port Adelaide a good investment in 2026?

The model rates Port Adelaide a 7.1/10 and classifies it as "Workhorse Investment". Port Adelaide presents a compelling "workhorse" investment, delivering 12.5% capital growth over 12 months and an exceptionally low 0.8% vacancy rate. This strong tenant demand persists despite high supply, reflecting ongoing urban regeneration and the area's increasing economic significance. Investors benefit from a reliable income stream and sustained appreciation in this transforming maritime precinct. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +12.5% puts it ahead of the broader South Australia median.

02

What is the rental yield in Port Adelaide?

Port Adelaide is tracking at a 4.6% gross rental yield with a median weekly rent of $650 against a median house price of $736K. Full rent progression analysis is included in the complete model report.

03

How does the model value Port Adelaide?

The model derives the median price from our proprietary yield model, not from scraped listings or AI estimates. Weekly rent × 52 ÷ gross yield returns the median price — every number on this page traces back to that formula.

04

Which investor profiles does Port Adelaide suit?

Model signals align with: Yield Play, Growth Play, Entry Level, SMSF. Avoidance profiles and risk flags are covered in the full model output.

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