Waikerie SA

Postcode 5330 · Loxton Waikerie LGA

Waikerie is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Loxton Waikerie local government area (postcode 5330). With a population of 2,681, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, German.

Units have a median price of $268,000 (+26.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $300. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,000.

Waikerie is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 971, which is around the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Loxton Waikerie LGA is moderate at 4,028 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Waikerie offers a gross rental yield of 5.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($268K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +26.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.8% High Yield
Price vs State$268K/$950K Below Median
Affordability5.4x Affordable
Price Momentum+26.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$45,178
Mean Income$50,375
Earners3,875
YoY Change+2.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$268K
26.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
2,681
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$954
Personal Income /wk$581
Mortgage /mth$1,000
CRIME (Loxton Waikerie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,028
Total Incidents108
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA971
Total Students566
Government2
Independent1
Waikerie High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 962
Waikerie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974
Waikerie Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 976
HOSPITALS (1)
Waikerie Health Servicepublic
Data: 2024