Encounter Bay Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Encounter Bay, SA 5211 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$338,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
8.9%
Weekly Rent
$580
Renter Demand
22%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
2.9%
Rental market indicator
Population
5,305
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State SA
Postcode 5211
Median house price $338,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $580/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 8.9% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 22.5%
Vacancy rate 2.94%
Population 5,305
Median household income $48,308/yr
Owner-occupied 77.5%
Median age 66 yrs
Total dwellings 1,962

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Lower reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 7

Encounter Bay shows below-average reported crime compared with other SA suburbs, based on 2025 state police data.

Source: SA police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: Low Low

Limited recent transactions — the price is an estimate, not transaction-verified. Treat as a starting point.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

🔵 Vacancy 2.9% — balanced rental market
ℹ️ Low renter proportion (22%) — owner-occupier suburb
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
Lower reported crime (7 incidents/1,000 residents) — SA reported data 2025
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Price History

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🏫 Schools

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🔄 Compare & Explore

Encounter Bay's 8.9% gross rental yield is above the SA median of 5.1%, across 555 SA suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in SA by price range, ranked by yield:

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11.0% yield
$259,000
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10.3% yield
$302,000
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9.0% yield
$328,000
Elizabeth South, SA
8.9% yield
$281,000
Goolwa, SA
8.8% yield
$287,000
Christie Downs, SA
8.7% yield
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $338,000
Deposit (20%) $67,600
Loan (80% LVR) $270,400
Weekly rent $580/wk
Annual rent income $30,160/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Encounter Bay a good suburb to invest in?

Encounter Bay has an average renter proportion. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Encounter Bay?

The median house price in Encounter Bay is approximately $338,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Encounter Bay?

The indicative gross rental yield in Encounter Bay is 8.9%, based on a median weekly rent of $580 against a median price of $338,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Encounter Bay compare to other suburbs?

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Is Encounter Bay a safe suburb?

Encounter Bay shows below-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in SA, based on 2025 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

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