12 Victoria Street, Wallaroo SA 5556
12 Victoria Street, Wallaroo SA 5556
4-bed family house | 3-car capacity | tight rental market | coastal-town setting | premium asking level
This property offers a configuration that sits clearly above the typical family stock in Wallaroo. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three car spaces is a rare combination in this market, where much of the available housing leans toward older two- and three-bedroom homes on varied lot sizes. That extra bedroom and the generous car accommodation give it a genuine edge for growing families or buyers who need room for vehicles, toys, or workshop space. The coastal-town context adds lifestyle appeal, and with vacancy rates extremely low and rents rising, the demand backdrop is supportive. It is best suited to a family buyer looking for a long-term home, or an investor who understands that the tight rental market makes well-configured larger houses highly lettable.
The asking level sits well above many recent comparables in the area, which suggests the price is being driven by something specific—land size, build quality, or a location advantage that is not immediately visible from the listing details. Buyers should weigh whether the property delivers on those fronts before committing. The age of the building, the condition of the kitchen and bathrooms, and whether the car accommodation is a garage or carport will all materially affect how the price holds up. The rental yield at this level would likely fall below the suburb median, so the purchase case leans more toward owner-occupation than pure investment return.
|| Comparable Sales: 3-bed house on 634m² sold around $488K; 3-bed on 413m² listed near $629K | Property Price Band: $900K–$1.0M | Value Drivers: land size, build condition, car accommodation configuration
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 12 Victoria Street, Wallaroo SA 5556
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Wallaroo, a coastal town on the Copper Coast Highway, draws a mature buyer base: 54% of residents are over 55, 58% are childless couples, and 43% own outright. Demand is led by retirees and empty-nesters, supported by marina-linked developments such as Inverness Way. House prices have grown 7.5–10.2% annually, with medians between $476k and $515k, well below the state’s $831,744 average. Sales are steady at 101–110 per year; 3-bedroom houses move fastest at 89 days on market. Rental yields sit at 4%, with median house rents of $450 weekly. The demand-to-supply ratio is healthy, but inventory is tight at just nine listings. Future growth hinges on coastal infrastructure and highway access, while risks include rate sensitivity—33% of owners hold mortgages—and limited supply, with prices expected to flatten or rise modestly.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 3-bed house on 634m² sold around $488K; 3-bed on 413m² listed near $629K | Property Price Band: $900K–$1.0M | Value Drivers: land size, build condition, car accommodation configuration
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Parking
3
Land
971m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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