Netley SA

Postcode 5037 · West Torrens LGA

Netley is a small community in South Australia within the West Torrens local government area (postcode 5037). With a population of 1,910, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $69K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Greek.

The median house price in Netley is $1.1 million, having grown strongly 9.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $590. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 11 bus stops. The crime rate in the West Torrens LGA is below average at 2,984 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Netley offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 16.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +9.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$950K Near Median
Affordability16.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+9.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education5/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
9.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$353
POPULATION
1,910
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,333
Personal Income /wk$684
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (West Torrens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,984
Total Incidents57
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops11
Data: 2025-Q4