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Suburb profile ·Port Adelaide Enfield LGA · SA ·5087

Klemzig SA 5087

Klemzig is in Port Adelaide Enfield LGA, SA, postcode 5087, with population 6,713.

The read

Growth-momentum

There are enough stretched or weaker signals here that you should assume trade-offs rather than a clean story. Use compare mode to see whether the downside is price, local quality, or weaker momentum before treating it as a target suburb.

$540/wk
Flat
+0.5% YoY
Mar 2025 → Mar 2026 · 5 periods
SA private rent report · suburb grain · Mar 2026
$582
$530
Mar 2025Mar 2026
Why it fits

Recent price movement shows visible market momentum. Transport coverage adds a practical access signal.

What to check

Gross yield looks low for an income-first use case.

Median house
$1.2M
House median, latest period
14.3%YoY D8 vs AU
Median rent
$540/wk
Rent context available
0.5%YoY D10 vs AU
Gross yield
2.3%
Low yield band
D7 vs AU
Population
6,713
7K local footprint
D10 vs AU
Schools
1
Matched school context
D1 vs AU
Drive to city
14 min
8.8 km to Adelaide CBD · free-flow
Transit to city
37 min
Public transport to Adelaide CBD · weekday 8am
Solar
2,748
146 added 12mo · 17MW

Price history

Trend & investor depth

Indicative cashflow-$791/wk (-$41,148/yr) · interest-only @ 6.4%, 80% LVR
Value vs advantage+22% vs suburbs of similar SEIFA advantage (decile 4)

Indicative cashflow is interest-only and excludes tax — use the calculator for a full projection. Turnover divides recorded sales by an estimated household count (population over average household size).

Investment grade

Cgrade · 42/100 · top 58% of 3,604AU suburbs
Peer distributionstronger than 42% of AU suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Capital growth55
Rental yield29
Stability49
Volatility-11.5ppCycle-2.0

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer · stability drivers signed (+ = steadier)

Relative grade across Australian suburbs, combining qp's capital-growth (multi-year CAGR + cycle timing), rental-yield, and stability (price volatility + cycle + affordability) metrics via a three-pillar property-scoring method with an imbalance penalty. Within-Australia relative, indicative only — not financial advice.

Investor profile

Who invests in Klemzig

Owner-occupied 58%Rented 42%
Investor activityATO
Negatively geared5.6%
464 of 988 landlords
Avg rental loss$6,949/yr
Landlords (rental income)988
Reported capital gains619
The read

Mixed owner-renter market

56% of homes here are owner-occupied and 41% rented, with 6% of landlords negatively geared.

Why it fits

A balanced 56% owner-occupier / 41% renter mix.

What to check

Social housing is 8% of dwellings — check tenant mix and resale demand.

ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.

Mortgage affordability

92%
of household income to service a new loan
20.9 yrs
to save a 20% deposit
Severe
housing-stress band
Rent vs buyRenting cheaper

New-loan repayment $5,953/mo vs median rent $2,340/mo (+154% · +$834/wk)

If rates move

At 4.2%: $4,753/mo (-1,200) · at 6.2% (current): $5,953/mo · at 8.2%: $7,268/mo (+1,315)

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan at the current RBA new owner-occupier variable rate, against median weekly household income (ABS Census 2021). Stress bands follow the 30% / 45%-of-income thresholds used in ANZ-CoreLogic and AIHW reporting. Rent vs buy compares that repayment with the suburb's median advertised rent; it excludes rates, insurance, maintenance and deposit opportunity cost.

Stronger alternatives nearby

Higher yield

similar price · cross-LGA

Stronger 5-yr growth

similar price · cross-LGA

More affordable

lower price-to-income

Alternatives are similar-priced suburbs (0.7–1.4x this suburb's median) in other council areas that exceed it on the named metric. Indicative — not financial advice.

Affordability

Buying
15.7x
median home price as a multiple of annual household income
Stretched
Renting
36%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Stretched

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $1,684/mo, while renters pay about $2,340/mo — renting runs $656/mo higher on these medians.

Median price
$1.22M
Household income · yr
$77K
Median rent · wk
$540
Owner mortgage · mo
$1,684
Gross yield
2.3%

Household income

$77K household · yr+2.8% vs SA suburb median
Personal
$40K
Family
$103K
Household
$77K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)fewer than 7% could service the median house
Under $300
97
$300-649
437
$650-999
338
$1,000-1,499
414
$1,500-1,999
332
$2,000-2,999
523
$3,000-3,999
236
$4,000+
183

Serviceability line: a household needs about $4,579/wk to hold a new loan on the median house at 30% of income (20% deposit, 30-year P&I, current RBA rate).

At the median asking rent, about 58% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $1,800/wk income).

Housing stock and tenure

Tenure (2,718 households)8.4% social housing
Owned outright
26%
Owned with mortgage
30%
Rented
41%
Dwelling structure6.0% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
68%
Townhouse / semi
14%
Flat / apartment
17%

Getting to work: 71% drive, 11% public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 10% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Schools

Total1
Avg ICSEA1033
Students184
Government1
  • Klemzig Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1033

Livability

61/ 100 livability index

Top 39% most liveable of 4,565Australian suburbs.

Peer distributionstronger than 61% of Australian suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Everyday access62
Public transport (35 stops)73
Schools & hospitals25

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer

Suburb-level access-density index (not an address-level walk-time score), normalised within Australian suburbs. Method based on the Urban Liveability Index (Higgs et al. 2019) and Walk Score — three equal-weighted domains combined with an imbalance penalty.

Crime 2024-25
348
5,184 per 100k
D7 vs AU

Crime

Rate · per 100k5,184
Total incidents348· 2024-25
  • Assault8857%
  • Break And Enter4932%
  • Drug Offences00%
  • Fraud1711%

Development screen

Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?

ancillary accommodation / dependent accommodation screening context Low broad constraint context

Policy position

Policy source needs review

A specific stable official policy source has not yet been adopted for this jurisdiction. Confirm the current planning scheme and building approval path directly with the local authority before relying on this screen.

Rental use: Review SA planning, building and tenancy requirements before use.

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Separate houses

63.7%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

9.4 pp below the state median

State median 73.1% · 429 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

Not staged

A comparable planning-zone layer is not staged for this state.

Rental households

41.0%

Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.

15.0 pp above the state median

State median 26.0% · 429 valid suburbs

Mapped hazards

Not staged

No broad-area layer staged for this suburb. No broad-area layer staged for this suburb.

Approval pathway

Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.

This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.

  1. 01 Verify current source

    State policy position

    The current ancillary accommodation / dependent accommodation position needs direct confirmation before relying on this screen.

  2. 02 Property dependent

    Planning pathway

    Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.

  3. 03 Design dependent

    Building approval

    Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.

  4. 04 Check separately

    Intended use

    Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.

Property due diligence

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Site controls

Lot area and dimensions

Confirm title dimensions, usable site area and any minimum lot threshold.

Status for Lot area and dimensions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Setbacks and site coverage

Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.

Status for Setbacks and site coverage
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Slope and ground conditions

Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.

Status for Slope and ground conditions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title and planning

Zoning and overlays

Obtain current property-level zoning, overlays and applicable planning controls.

Status for Zoning and overlays
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title, easements and covenants

Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.

Status for Title, easements and covenants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Services and access

Sewer and stormwater

Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.

Status for Sewer and stormwater
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Power, water and metering

Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.

Status for Power, water and metering
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Vehicle access and parking

Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.

Status for Vehicle access and parking
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Construction constraints

Bushfire exposure

Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.

Status for Bushfire exposure
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Flood and overland flow

Obtain property flood information and check floor levels, flow paths and drainage constraints.

Status for Flood and overland flow
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Wind, corrosion and termite

Confirm site classifications that affect structural design, materials and durability.

Status for Wind, corrosion and termite
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Approval and use

Planning approval pathway

Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.

Status for Planning approval pathway
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Building approval and consultants

Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.

Status for Building approval and consultants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Rental and intended use

Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.

Status for Rental and intended use
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Klemzig, SA 5087 · Local browser record

Investigation aid only. Confirm current planning, building, title, service and hazard requirements with qualified professionals and responsible authorities.

Building due diligence

Construction requirements can change by location.

The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.

Known here

SUBURB CONTEXT

No local compliance layer is staged.

This is missing evidence, not evidence that the property has no constraints.

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ADDRESS + DESIGN

NCC climate zone

Check the property

Confirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.

May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation

Wind class and BAL

Site assessment required

A suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.

May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing

Corrosion and termite exposure

Check the property

Confirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.

May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management

This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.

NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions

Population outlook

22,972 people · 202225,507 by 2032 (+11.0%)

ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Windsor Gardens SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.

Full data detail Census · ATO · ABS · state datasets
Klemzig SA — Property Data and Demographics

Klemzig (postcode 5087) is a moderately sized suburb in South Australia within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. It is home to about 6,713 residents, with a blend of families and working-age professionals and a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.2% year-on-year at the LGA level. SA employment has moved +1.6% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. SA also had 21 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 7 underway, and 7 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and education. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Italian.

Median house prices in Klemzig stand at $1.2 million, having surged by 14.3% over the last twelve months. The current median weekly rent is $540. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,684.

Klemzig is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1033, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 35 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Adelaide Enfield LGA is moderate at 5,184 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Gross rental yield sits at around 2.3% (low yield). Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$980K). The price-to-income ratio of 15.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +14.3% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.2% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.

Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$980K· Near Median
Affordability15.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+14.3% Rising
Pop. Growth+1.2%· Stable
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentSA
Mortgage · mth$1,684
Rent · wk(Census)$300
Market rent · wk(Q1 2026)$540
Gross yield1.3%
Price / income15.7x
Population growth · Port Adelaide Enfield LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)143,022
5-year growth+1.5% CAGR
YoY change+1.2%
20012025
Development · Port Adelaide Enfield LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)1,064
Houses 51%Units 49%
YoY change+0%
Employment · Port Adelaide Enfield LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)4.4%
YoY change-0.5pp
Dec-10Dec-25
Property investors · Postcode 5087ATO
Negatively geared5.6%
464 of filers
Avg rental loss$6,949/yr
Landlords (rental income)988
Reported capital gains619
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population6,713
Median age36
Household size2.3
HH income · wk$1,488
Personal income · wk$769
Persons / bedroom0.8
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)4/10
Education (IEO)8/10
Economic (IER)2/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)6/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$1,153 → $1,488
Change+29.1%
vs SA median+10.3 pp
Median rent+11.1%
gentrifyingvs SA 2016–21
Area & amenity
Local amenitiesOSM
Supermarkets0
Pharmacies1
GP / clinics3
Fuel stations3
Cafes & dining2
TransportGTFS
Bus stops35
Hospitals · Port Adelaide Enfield LGAAIHW
Public3
Private2
Hampstead Rehabilitation Centrepublic
James Nash Housepublic
St Margaret's Hospitalpublic
Icon Cancer Centre Windsor Gardensprivate
Windsor Gardens Day Surgeryprivate
Aged care · Port Adelaide Enfield LGAGEN
Facilities17
Residential places1,119
The Philip Kennedy Centre Residential Care170 places
Bolton Clarke Marten116 places
Helping Hand Aged Care - Lightsview110 places
Linsell Lodge Aged Care Facility95 places
St Basil's at Croydon Park81 places
Oakwood Aged Care78 places
+11 more in Port Adelaide Enfield LGA
Childcare · Port Adelaide Enfield LGAACECQA
Services85
Approved places6,254
Exceeding NQS20
Northgate Early Learning and Kindergarten190 places
St Pius X School OSHC180 places
Stepping Stone Lightsview Childcare & Early Development Centre150 places
Guardian Childcare & Education Croydon Park135 places
St Martin's Catholic Primary School OSHC135 places
Bright Steps Academy Blair Athol128 places
+79 more in Port Adelaide Enfield LGA
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Sources & freshness
Strong evidence

There is enough direct local evidence on Klemzig for a first-pass decision.

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PRICE POSTURE
Prices come from release-based suburb series.

Official quarterly house sales workbooks; units remain on ABS fallback coverage

RENT POSTURE
Rent is using a state market dataset when available.

Use current rent as a starting signal, not as a fixed underwriting truth.

SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.

Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.

Data status
Property prices
SA metropolitan median house sales · 2026-Q1 · Official quarterly house sales workbooks; units remain on ABS fallback coverage
stable source · automated · every update · quarterly
Available
Market rent
SA Housing Authority / CBS · Q1 2026 · State market dataset
medium stability · automated · every update · quarterly
Available
Crime
State crime dataset · 2024-25 · Area-level release dataset
Available
Schools
ACARA 2025 · 1 schools matched
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Transport
GTFS feeds · 35 matched stops/stations
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Available
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.

Klemzig FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Klemzig in?

    Klemzig is in the Port Adelaide Enfield Local Government Area, SA, postcode 5087. Council-level context for Port Adelaide Enfield LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.

  2. What is the median house price in Klemzig?

    The current median house price in Klemzig, SA is $1.2M, based on the latest available sales data from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region.

  3. What is the typical weekly rent in Klemzig?

    The median weekly rent in Klemzig is $540/wk, based on the current market rent dataset. The current rent signal is rent context available.

  4. What does the rent signal say about Klemzig?

    Rent context available: Klemzig has usable rent context. Use this as a suburb screening signal before comparing candidates or modelling a purchase; the matching rent ranking can provide broader market context.

  5. Is Klemzig a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Klemzig show: Low Yield, Near Median, Stretched. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.

  6. Where does QuickProperty get its data for Klemzig?

    Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.

  7. How often is the Klemzig data updated?

    Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.