Magill SA Property Investment

Adelaide Hills · 5072 · Score: 71/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.40M
Rental Yield
2.6%
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
Median Weekly Rent
$700/wk
Median Unit Price
$733K
Population
9,693
Days on Market
20 days
Annual Growth
18.1%

Magill Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$480.44/night
Occupancy Rate
42%
Est. Annual Revenue
$74K
AI Investment Analysis

Magill SA Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Buy – the Investment Scorecard of 71 / 100 is the single figure that drives the recommendation.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $1,402,918 - Median unit price: $733,140 - 1‑yr price growth: +18.1 % - 5‑yr CAGR: +5.4 % per annum - 3‑yr growth forecast: +13.5 %

The suburb has posted strong recent upside (18.1 % in the last 12 months) and is projected to keep expanding at 13.5 % over the next three years. Days on market is not supplied, so we cannot quantify buyer‑seller balance, but the rapid price appreciation signals a seller‑favourable market at present.

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## 3. Rental Market - Median weekly rent: $700 / wk - Gross rental yield: 2.6 %

Vacancy rate and demand rating are not disclosed, so we cannot attach a numeric risk premium. The 2.6 % yield is modest; it suggests investors should rely more on capital growth than on cash flow.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental Opportunity No data are provided for nightly STR rates, occupancy, or estimated annual STR revenue. Consequently we cannot quantify an STR versus LTR comparison. In the absence of STR evidence, the default strategy is to treat the property as a long‑term rental (LTR) asset.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers The supplied data set does not list specific projects, transport upgrades, or employment hubs. Without those details we cannot attribute demand to particular infrastructure or job‑creation drivers.

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## 6. Bull Case Assume the 3‑yr growth forecast of 13.5 % materialises each year:

YearMedian house price (assumed)
Start$1,402,918
Year 1$1,402,918 × 1.135 ≈ $1,591,300
Year 2$1,591,300 × 1.135 ≈ $1,805,200
Year 3$1,805,200 × 1.135 ≈ $2,048,300

Potential upside: ≈ $645,000 (≈ 46 % increase) over three years if growth holds.

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Quantified aspect (where available) | Comment | |------|--------------------------------------|---------| | Yield compression | Current gross yield 2.6 % | If rent growth stalls while prices stay high, cash‑flow returns could fall below the 2 % threshold many investors target. | | Vacancy uncertainty | Vacancy rate not supplied | Lack of vacancy data makes it harder to gauge cash‑flow stability; a rise above 5 % would pressure yields. | | Supply pipeline | No data on new dwellings | An influx of new houses/units could dilute demand and curb price growth. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | Not quantified | Higher rates increase borrowing costs, which could dampen buyer demand and compress price growth. | | Single‑employer exposure | Employment base not disclosed | If the suburb relies heavily on one large employer, any downsizing could affect both price and rental demand. |

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8. The Play

  • Entry range – Target houses around the median of $1,402,918 and units around $733,140.
  • Minimum yield to target – Aim for ≥ 2.6 % gross; a higher net yield (≈ 2 % after expenses) improves resilience.
  • Watch signals
  • Recommended strategy – Acquire a quality house or unit now to lock in the current median price, then hold for 3‑5 years to capture the projected 13.5 % annual growth. Supplement cash flow with the existing 2.6 % gross yield, and monitor the watch signals to decide when to exit or refinance.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Moderate capital growth (5.4% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (7.2km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (852 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
5.8%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
5.3%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
4.6%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.4% + 10yr CAGR 5.8%

Growth drivers
  • +Above-average population growth (1.9%/yr)
  • +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.8%) — upward price pressure
  • +Active market (20 days avg)
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (852 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

9 green5 yellow2 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
0.8 high impact
Days on Market
20 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
700 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
5.36 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.81 high impact
1yr Price Growth
18.13 medium impact
Population Growth
1.93 high impact
Median Household Income
1797 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.8 medium impact
Public Transport Score
7 medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.5 medium impact
Distance to CBD
7.18 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
7 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
69.5 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.59 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.09 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-05

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

134

2020

169

2021

214

2022

160

2023

175

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 5072

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 8 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

13,937

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

6/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Magill SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $700/wk median rent for Magill. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Magill School
PrimaryGovernment
8.4/10
Norwood International High School
SecondaryGovernment
7.5/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.