Handle's suburb model scores 329 South Australia suburbs every week. As at October 2026, 29 are rated Prime (roughly the top 10% of 3,393 suburbs nationally) and 121 Strong. Prime South Australia suburbs have a median house price of $907,500, a 3.7% gross yield and 0.5% vacancy. The strongest regions right now are Adelaide, South, Adelaide, North and Barossa, Yorke, Mid North.
Highest-rated South Australia suburbs with a profile on this site, as at October 2026. Ranked by Handle's model; we publish the band, not the score.
| Suburb | Region | Band | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Vale | Adelaide, North | Prime | $965,000 | 3.8% | 0.42% | +19.1% |
| Golden Grove | Adelaide, North | Prime | $989,000 | 3.9% | 0.21% | +11.8% |
| Aberfoyle Park | Adelaide, South | Prime | $920,250 | 3.7% | 0.62% | +8.9% |
| Willaston | Adelaide, North | Prime | $738,000 | 4.1% | 0.47% | +17.1% |
| Paralowie | Adelaide, North | Prime | $775,000 | 4.2% | 0.77% | +14.0% |
| Devon Park | Adelaide, West | Prime | $1,100,000 | 3.2% | 0.19% | +26.4% |
| Mount Gambier | South Australia, South East | Prime | $584,500 | 4.4% | 0.73% | +12.1% |
| Plympton | Adelaide, West | Strong | $1,200,000 | 3.4% | 0.94% | +21.8% |
| Reynella | Adelaide, South | Strong | $840,000 | 3.9% | 0.53% | +13.2% |
| Nuriootpa | Barossa, Yorke, Mid North | Strong | $740,000 | 4.1% | 0.68% | +11.3% |
| Lockleys | Adelaide, West | Strong | $1,555,000 | 2.9% | 0.93% | +21.5% |
| Old Reynella | Adelaide, South | Strong | $905,000 | 3.8% | 0.53% | +12.0% |
| Pasadena | Adelaide, South | Strong | $1,180,000 | 3.7% | 0.17% | +23.0% |
| Rosewater | Adelaide, West | Strong | $890,500 | 3.6% | 0.29% | +15.7% |
| Morphett Vale | Adelaide, South | Strong | $811,250 | 3.9% | 0.40% | +13.5% |
Strong or better, with a profile on this site.
| Suburb | Band | Yield | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whyalla Playford | Strong | 5.3% | $410,000 |
| Port Lincoln | Strong | 4.8% | $606,000 |
| Mount Gambier | Prime | 4.4% | $584,500 |
| Paralowie | Prime | 4.2% | $775,000 |
| Barmera | Strong | 4.2% | $517,500 |
| Willaston | Prime | 4.1% | $738,000 |
| Nuriootpa | Strong | 4.1% | $740,000 |
| Mansfield Park | Strong | 4.1% | $817,500 |
Lowest vacancy, Strong or better.
| Suburb | Band | Vacancy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | Strong | 0.17% | $1,180,000 |
| Barmera | Strong | 0.17% | $517,500 |
| St Marys | Strong | 0.17% | $1,038,750 |
| Devon Park | Prime | 0.19% | $1,100,000 |
| West Croydon | Strong | 0.19% | $1,180,000 |
| Golden Grove | Prime | 0.21% | $989,000 |
| Rosewater | Strong | 0.29% | $890,500 |
| Strathalbyn | Strong | 0.35% | $825,000 |
Regions ranked by Prime-rated suburbs. Medians across each region's Prime and Strong suburbs.
| Region | Prime | Prime + Strong | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide, South | 11 | 47 | $1,000,000 | 3.6% | 0.53% |
| Adelaide, North | 7 | 32 | $882,500 | 3.8% | 0.73% |
| Barossa, Yorke, Mid North | 4 | 16 | $590,000 | 4.3% | 0.42% |
| Adelaide, West | 2 | 28 | $983,750 | 3.5% | 0.73% |
| Adelaide, Central and Hills | 2 | 13 | $1,095,000 | 3.4% | 0.89% |
| South Australia, Outback | 2 | 6 | $407,500 | 5.5% | 1.18% |
| South Australia, South East | 1 | 7 | $530,000 | 4.2% | 0.35% |
| 0 | 1 | $606,000 | 4.8% | 1.47% |
As at October 2026, the highest-rated South Australia suburbs in Handle's model include Wynn Vale, Golden Grove, Aberfoyle Park, Willaston, Paralowie, Devon Park. 29 South Australia suburbs are rated Prime and 121 Strong. The best suburb for you depends on your budget, borrowing and plan, and every property still has to pass our 29-check screen.
Among South Australia suburbs rated Strong or better, the highest gross yields are in Whyalla Playford, Port Lincoln, Mount Gambier, Paralowie. Higher yields usually come with lower prices and smaller markets, so weigh yield against vacancy and demand.
Vacancy is lowest in Pasadena, Barmera, St Marys, Devon Park, all at or under 0.19% as at October 2026. Below 1.5% is generally a tight rental market, which supports rents and shortens the time to find a tenant.
Our model scores 3,393 Australian suburbs on buyer demand, price growth, rental return and community fundamentals, refreshed weekly. We publish the band only: Prime is roughly the top 10%, Strong the next 20%, Watch the next 15%. A suburb rating is where we start, not where we stop.
Data as at 20 October 2026 from SuburbsFinder, ABS Census and public project sources, scored by Handle's suburb model. General information only, not financial advice. Past growth is not a guide to future growth.