Adelaide

Why Choose Adelaide?

Adelaide provides a compelling investment case with its stable and diversifying economy, bolstered by key sectors like defence, health, and renewable energy, ensuring robust employment. The city benefits from consistent population growth and a desirable, relaxed lifestyle, while significant infrastructure investments (like the Torrens to Darlington project) are enhancing connectivity and long-term property values.

Investment Highlights:

Dwelling values saw 8.6% annual growth to May 2025, matching top capital city performance.
Extremely tight rental market (e.g., ~0.8% vacancy) with strong rental growth.
More accessible entry points compared to Sydney/Melbourne, offering strong growth potential.
Driven by major defence, health, and infrastructure spending, supporting job growth and demand.

Approximate Costs:

House Median: Around $882,157 (as of May 2025).
Unit Median: Approx. $600,071 (as of May 2025).
Additional Costs: Factor in stamp duty, legal fees, potential Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI), and ongoing council rates/strata levies.

Ideal For Who? Adelaide is ideal for long-term growth seekers and those prioritizing strong rental income from a consistently tight market. It appeals to portfolio diversifiers looking for a stable, high-performing capital city outside the most expensive eastern markets. It’s particularly attractive for strategic buyers seeking affordability with strong underlying economic drivers.