Brompton SA

Postcode 5007 · Charles Sturt LGA

Brompton is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Charles Sturt local government area (postcode 5007). With a population of 3,729, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $94K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Brompton is $1.1 million, having surged 21.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $620. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Brompton is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1006, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Charles Sturt LGA is higher than average at 13,703 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Brompton offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 12.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +21.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$950K Near Median
Affordability12.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+21.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education9/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
21.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
3,729
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,809
Personal Income /wk$856
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Charles Sturt LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,703
Total Incidents511
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1006
Total Students298
Catholic1
Government1
Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1105
Bowden Brompton Community SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 906
Data: 2025-Q4