46 Kirwan Cres, Port Augusta West SA 5700

3 bed house on 788sqm | 1979 build 249sqm footprint | Port Augusta West | secure tenanted investment with yield upside The property’s competitive edge lies in its 32% building-to-land ratio, which is unusually low for a 1979 timber home, giving future buyers expansion or subdivision optionality within a residential zone that carries no overlay constraints. The 249sqm footprint with evaporative cooling and dual garage spaces makes it a functional hold for an investor seeking a tenanted entry into a regional market where rental demand is supported by proximity to Port Augusta Special School and Caritas College. The primary risk is the 2021 purchase price of $147,000 against a current valuation of $308,000, which may signal limited capital growth headroom in a market 284km from Adelaide. The rental yield at $355 per week is modest for the region, and the property’s timber frame may require maintenance scrutiny over time. Strategically, the buyer should hold for cash flow rather than flip, using the NBN and 5G coverage to attract long-term tenants while monitoring council zoning for potential lot reconfiguration.