Thorngate SA

Postcode 5082 · Prospect LGA

Thorngate is a quiet locality in South Australia within the Prospect local government area (postcode 5082). With a population of 180, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $163K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Greek.

The median house price in Thorngate is $2.1 million, having remained flat 0% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $335. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 0.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,763.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Prospect LGA is higher than average at 56,111 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Thorngate offers a gross rental yield of 0.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.1M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 13.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +0.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield0.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.1M/$950K Above Median
Affordability13.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+0.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.1M
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
180
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$3,125
Personal Income /wk$929
Mortgage /mth$2,763
CRIME (Prospect LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)56,111
Total Incidents101
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025-Q3