Suburb Profile

Suburb profile for,

Lightsview, SA 5085

About Lightsview

Lightsview (5085) is a suburb in South Australia that continues to attract attention from both homeowners and investors. Located approximately 10km from the Adelaide CBD, the suburb benefits from solid transport and amenity access.

Demographics and Community

Lightsview has a population of approximately 6,090, a median age of 33, a median weekly household income of $2,137. The suburb has a balanced mix of owner-occupiers (62%) and renters, indicating healthy demand across both segments. Across the broader LGA, 43.5% of residents hold a university qualification.

Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (17.8%), Retail Trade (9.7%), Manufacturing (8.2%).

Property Market Overview

The current median house price in Lightsview is $820,000. The suburb has delivered strong average annual growth of 11.8% over the past five years, outperforming many comparable markets. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 11.11%.

Properties in Lightsview spend an average of 33 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.53%. With inventory levels at just 1.13 months, supply is tight relative to demand. The average vendor discount is -6.3%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.

Rental Market

The median weekly rent for houses in Lightsview is $650. Gross rental yield is 4.12%, providing a solid income return. The vacancy rate of 0.99% signals very strong rental demand. Rents have grown 4.84% over the past 12 months.

Growth Outlook

The broader local government area is forecast to grow from current levels to higher populations by 2031.

Nearby Suburbs

Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Clearview, SA, Enfield, SA, Kilburn, SA, Broadview, SA, Klemzig, SA.

Considering Lightsview for Investment?

Handle Properties is a Sydney-based buyer's agency helping investors build portfolios of high-growth investment properties across Australia. If you are considering Lightsview or need help identifying the right suburb for your strategy, get in touch with our team.

SUBURB DATA

Quantitative data for,

Lightsview, SA 5085

The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.

State
SA
Suburb
LIGHTSVIEW
Postcode
5085
Median price for all dwellings
$820,000
Last 12 months growth return
11.77%
Avg. dwellings for sale in the suburb every month
25
Avg. dwellings sold in the suburb in previous 12 months
167
Avg days on market for a dwelling listing to sell
33
Avg. number of people searching in this suburb every month
High Online Demand
Avg. rental yield per annum
4.12%
Weekly median rent for all dwellings
$650
Median price for all houses
$820,000
Avg. rental yield growth in the previous 12 months
4.12%
Avg. days for a rental listing to find a tennant
16 days
Total suburb population in 2016
6090
Total suburb population change in 5 years up to 2016
73.50%
Avg. household income per week
$2,137
Median age of the population in the suburb
33
Historic avg annual growth return per annum in the suburb
5.00%