Out-of-town investors are chasing Coober Pedy’s sub-$100k entry point and national-topping rental yields above 17%, while buyers willing to renovate appreciate the scarcity of alternative affordable assets in remote South Australia. Demand is driven by mining support services, tourism and acute rental needs, but the shrinking population, elevated property crime rates and long sell times keep the market cautious even as investors chase those yields. House prices have slipped over 15% in the past year and the latest quarterly drop of about 17% shows the pace hasn’t eased, so any near-term upside hinges on stronger local demand or mining/tourism activity improving the outlook.