Nairne SA

Postcode 5252 · Mount Barker LGA

Nairne is a mid-sized suburb in South Australia within the Mount Barker local government area (postcode 5252). With a population of 5,327, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $92K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

Units have a median price of $528,000 (+19.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $542. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Nairne is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1009, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 18 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mount Barker LGA is low at 1,295 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Nairne offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($528K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +19.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$528K/$950K Below Median
Affordability5.7x Affordable
Price Momentum+19.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$57,842
Mean Income$64,344
Earners3,483
YoY Change+6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$528K
19.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
5,327
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,776
Personal Income /wk$859
Mortgage /mth$1,500
CRIME (Mount Barker LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,295
Total Incidents69
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops18
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1009
Total Students399
Government1
Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009
Data: 2024