Naracoorte, SA 5271 is rated Watch in Handle's suburb model as at October 2026. The median house is $457,000 with a 5.1% gross yield, vacancy is 0.75%, and values have grown an average 13.8% a year over five years.
Every figure below is from the Handle suburb model, refreshed weekly. Naracoorte and Lucindale is the council area.
| Metric | Naracoorte | Naracoorte and Lucindale | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $457,000 | $457,000 | |
| Median rent | $410 / week | +7.9% in 12 months | |
| Gross rental yield | 5.1% | 5.1% | |
| Vacancy rate | 0.75% | 0.75% | 7 homes for rent |
| Days on market | 45 days | ||
| Stock on market | 0.91% | 26 listings, 134 sales a year | |
| Months of inventory | 2.2 | ||
| 12-month growth | +17.2% | ||
| 5-year growth (a year) | +13.8% | +91% cumulative | |
| 10-year growth (a year) | +7.9% |
A median Naracoorte house was worth about $239,000 five years ago. Today it is $457,000, a +91% change, or 13.8% a year. Over 10 years the average is 7.9% a year, and the last 12 months added +17.2%.
Past growth is not a guide to future growth. It tells you how the suburb has behaved, not what it will do next.
The median house in Naracoorte rents for $410 a week, a 5.1% gross yield. Rents have moved +7.9% over the last 12 months, and vacancy sits at 0.75%, well under the 1.5% line we treat as tight.
There are 26 houses listed for sale against roughly 134 sales a year, which is 2.2 months of stock. Homes take 45 days to sell on average. Low stock and quick sales usually mean buyers are competing for what is listed.
Naracoorte has about 6,211 residents, up 4.2% over 10 years. Median household income is $1,531 a week, 93% of the SA median. 70% of homes are owner-occupied, and 7% of mortgaged households are in mortgage stress.
Employment across Naracoorte and Lucindale, where 16% of jobs are in government-backed sectors like health, education and public administration.
Of the four signals our model scores, rental return and community fundamentals lead for Naracoorte and price growth trails. A suburb score is where we start, not where we stop: every property still has to pass our 29-check screen and fit your Exit Plan before we buy.
Data as at 26 October 2026 from SuburbsFinder, ABS Census and public project sources, scored by Handle's suburb model across 3,393 suburbs. Bands: Prime is roughly the top 10%, Strong the next 20%, Watch the next 15%. General information only, not financial advice. Past growth is not a guide to future growth.
Naracoorte is rated Watch in Handle's suburb model, in the top 35% of 3,393 Australian suburbs as at October 2026. The median house is $457,000 with a 5.1% gross yield and 0.75% vacancy. Whether it suits you depends on your borrowing, budget and plan, so we check every property against our 29-point screen before recommending it.
The postcode for Naracoorte, SA is 5271. Naracoorte is in the Naracoorte and Lucindale local government area, and our data below covers houses in Naracoorte itself rather than the wider council area.
The median house price in Naracoorte, SA is $457,000 as at October 2026, against $457,000 across Naracoorte and Lucindale. Values moved +17.2% over the last 12 months and averaged 13.8% a year over five years.
A median house in Naracoorte rents for $410 a week, a gross rental yield of 5.1%. The Naracoorte and Lucindale median is 5.1%. Rents changed +7.9% over 12 months.
Vacancy in Naracoorte is 0.75%. Below 1.5% is generally a tight rental market, which supports rents and shortens the time to find a tenant.
Employment across Naracoorte and Lucindale is led by agriculture, forestry and fishing, manufacturing, retail trade, with 16% of jobs in government-backed sectors. Homes sell in about 45 days with 2.2 months of stock.
Written by Ahijith (AJ) Chandra, co-founder of Handle Properties. Updated weekly; data as at 26 October 2026. Handle Properties is a licensed buyers agency, not a financial adviser.
Naracoorte is a residential suburb in South Australia, sitting within the 5271 postcode. As a regional suburb, the suburb is serviced by 4 schools and benefits from solid transport and amenity access.
Naracoorte has a population of approximately 6,211, a median age of 40, a median weekly household income of $1,531. With 70% owner-occupier rate, this is predominantly a homeowner market, which supports long-term price stability.
The current median house price in Naracoorte is $411,000. The suburb has delivered strong average annual growth of 8.2% over the past five years, outperforming many comparable markets. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 17.43%.
Properties in Naracoorte spend an average of 55 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as average online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.7%. Inventory levels are at 2.07 months, indicating a balanced market. The average vendor discount is -3.1%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.
The median weekly rent for houses in Naracoorte is $395. Gross rental yield is 5%, providing a solid income return. The vacancy rate of 0.11% signals very strong rental demand. Rents have grown 11.27% over the past 12 months.
The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 8,874 to 8,995 residents by 2031 (1.4% growth).
Handle Properties is a Sydney-based buyer's agency helping investors build portfolios of high-growth investment properties across Australia. If you are considering Naracoorte or need help identifying the right suburb for your strategy, get in touch with our team.
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.