Nailsworth SA

Postcode 5083 · Prospect LGA

Nailsworth is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Prospect local government area (postcode 5083). With a population of 2,235, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $107K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Nailsworth is $1.4 million, having risen modestly 1.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $490,000 (+7.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $546. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,995.

Nailsworth is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1106, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Prospect LGA is moderate at 4,564 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Nailsworth offers a gross rental yield of 2.0%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.4M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 13.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +1.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.0% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.4M/$950K Above Median
Affordability13.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+1.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$64,063
Mean Income$78,525
Earners4,649
YoY Change+4.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education9/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.4M
1.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$490K
7.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
2,235
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,059
Personal Income /wk$925
Mortgage /mth$1,995
CRIME (Prospect LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,564
Total Incidents102
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1106
Total Students548
Government1
Nailsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1106
Data: 2025-Q4