Eyre
With a median age of 28, Eyre sits 12 years below the national figure, making it one of South Australia's youngest suburbs by resident profile. That youth is anchored in family formation: 73.6% of dwellings carry a mortgage, the stock is 98.8% separate houses, and couples with children account for 499 of 940 recorded families. Household income sits at the 59.3rd percentile nationally, a middle-income positioning, while the median house price reached $720,000 in Q1 2026 after a 23.4% jump from $583,500 just one year earlier. The SEIFA IEO decile of 4 ranks below average for education and occupation nationally, pointing to a working-family demographic rather than a professional enclave.
Population
1,113
Median Age
28.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,688/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Median House
$720K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price in Eyre was $720,000 in Q1 2026, up from $583,500 in Q1 2025, a 23.4% gain in a single year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,446, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable SA suburbs. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98.8%, with only 1.2% semi-detached and no recorded apartments, so buyers face a straightforward choice rather than a mixed market. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 60.9% and four-plus bedroom dwellings account for 34.8%, reflecting the area's family-oriented character. The 7.7% outright ownership rate is low compared to the state average, consistent with a suburb still in the mortgage phase of its lifecycle.
For Buyers
The median house price in Eyre was $720,000 in Q1 2026, up from $583,500 in Q1 2025, a 23.4% gain in a single year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,446, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable SA suburbs. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98.8%, with only 1.2% semi-detached and no recorded apartments, so buyers face a straightforward choice rather than a mixed market. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 60.9% and four-plus bedroom dwellings account for 34.8%, reflecting the area's family-oriented character. The 7.7% outright ownership rate is low compared to the state average, consistent with a suburb still in the mortgage phase of its lifecycle.
For Investors
Eyre's rental yield story starts with a $335 weekly rent against a $720,000 median, implying a gross yield near 2.4%, below the national average for suburban detached houses. The vacancy rate is 3.6%, which is above the typical 2-3% equilibrium and signals some softness in tenant demand relative to supply. Rental stress is absent, with rent-to-income at 19.8%. Development activity is active at 26 applications in the past 12 months, predominantly single-storey detached dwellings, indicating ongoing new supply that may moderate price growth. Net internal migration averages 51 residents per year and overseas migration adds 16, providing a combined demand base. The 23.4% price rise year-on-year from $583,500 to $720,000 was sharp, and investors should weigh whether that pace is sustainable given the middle-income 59.3rd-percentile household income base.
Development Activity
Total DAs
306
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 28 is 12 years below the national figure, the clearest marker of Eyre's character as a suburb of young households. The overseas-born share at 22.4% is 0.8 points above the national average, a modest but consistent migrant contribution. Ancestry is Anglo-leaning: English (441 residents) is first, followed by Other, Scottish (108), Irish (75) and German (60). The full-time employment rate is 70.3%, and the unemployment rate at 4.5% is above the capital-city average, suggesting some workforce vulnerability. The participation rate is 72.3%. University qualifications reach 22.1%, which is 8 points below the national average, consistent with the SEIFA IEO decile 4 ranking and a workforce concentrated in trades, community services and machinery rather than professional roles. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.8%
Houses
1.2%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Eyre's housing tenure is dominated by mortgage holders at 73.6%, far above the national average, with renters at 18.7% and outright owners at just 7.7%. That tenure split reflects a young, debt-carrying owner-occupier base rather than an established or investor-heavy market. The stock is 98.8% separate houses with no apartment supply, so prices move as a single detached-house market. Three-bedroom homes make up 60.9% and four-plus bedrooms 34.8%, with two-bedroom homes at only 4.3%. The median house price jumped from $583,500 to $720,000 between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, a 23.4% gain in one year. Mortgage stress is low at 19.8% of income, compared to many growth-corridor suburbs where the ratio exceeds 25%. The area's 2.37 sq km footprint at 470 people per sq km suggests a spacious, low-density layout consistent with the detached house profile.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,446
Rent / wk
$335
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$921
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
15
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.6%
Couples, no children
940
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Eyre's dominant industry at 24.7% of employed residents (92 workers), well above the national average share for a suburb of this size. Public administration follows at 12.6% (47 workers) and Retail at 9.9% (37). By occupation, Community and Personal service workers lead at 111, with Labourers at 85, Clerical/Admin at 80, Machinery/Drivers at 77, and Professionals at 75. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 5 and IRSAD decile of 4 place Eyre below average nationally on both disadvantage and advantage-disadvantage indexes. Real income grew 20.4% over the decade, which outpaced inflation and represents genuine household improvement. The personal weekly income of $921 and family weekly income of $1,870 sit at the 59.3rd percentile nationally, a workingclass-to-middle income range. Volunteering at 8.4% is moderate. Only 30 residents (2.7%) need daily assistance.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
3,645
Unemployed
130
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.3%
Part-time
25.2%
Participation
72.3%
Employed
573
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.1%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
22.4%
Dwellings
401
Transport to Work
Car dependence in Eyre is pronounced: 93.1% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average of around 70-75%, reflecting the suburb's low-density layout and limited public transport, with only 2.0% using transit. Walking and cycling account for just 1.0% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on schools in nearby areas. The crime rate of 98.8 incidents per 1,000 residents is high relative to the national suburban baseline, an important consideration for buyers and renters. SEIFA IRSAD decile 4 places Eyre below the national median on the combined advantage-disadvantage index. Rent stress and mortgage stress are both absent at 19.8% ratios, meaning residents are not financially strained by housing costs. The high mortgage-holder share of 73.6% and young median age of 28 create a community of active, family-stage households.
Drive
93.1%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.68%/yr
(+49 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 7% over the decade and is tracking at 0.68% annually, adding about 49 residents per year. The forecast under medium assumptions rises from 7,230 in 2026 to 7,476 in 2031, a steady rather than rapid expansion. Net internal migration of 51 per year is the primary driver, with overseas migration adding 16, a balanced pattern rather than a surge. The aging trajectory signal is notable: the senior share rose 6.7 points and working-age share fell 3.1 points over the decade, even though the current median age of 28 remains well below the national figure. Gentrification scores 10 out of 100 and is classified as not gentrifying, meaning price growth reflects broader market conditions rather than socioeconomic upgrading. Rent grew 46.7% over the period, faster than income growth of 20.4%, which has tightened affordability for renters even as mortgage-to-income remains stable at 19.8%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+16
Net Internal / yr
+51
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +12% since 2011, Net internal migration +51/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
110
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
98.8
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eyre compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eyre a good suburb to live in?
Eyre suits young families on middle incomes. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 19.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold, and 73.6% of dwellings are owner-occupied with a mortgage. The SEIFA IRSAD decile is 4, below the national median, and the crime rate of 98.8 per 1,000 residents is elevated. Car dependency at 93.1% is high, with limited public transport at 2.0%.
What is the median house price in Eyre?
The median house price in Eyre was $720,000 in Q1 2026, up 23.4% from $583,500 in Q1 2025. Weekly rent averages $335 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,446. The entire stock is effectively detached houses at 98.8%, so buyers are competing in a single-segment market.
What schools are in Eyre?
No schools are recorded within the Eyre suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The university qualification rate in Eyre is 22.1%, which is 8 points below the national average, reflecting the suburb's trade and service-worker demographic rather than a professional one.
Is Eyre safe?
The recorded crime rate in Eyre is 98.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, based on 110 total incidents. This rate is high relative to the national suburban average. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 5 places Eyre at a middle disadvantage ranking nationally. Prospective buyers should factor crime into their assessment.
Is Eyre good for property investment?
The $335 weekly rent against a $720,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.4%, below typical investor thresholds. The vacancy rate is 3.6%, above the 2-3% equilibrium. The 23.4% price rise over one year is notable, but with 26 development applications in 12 months adding new supply and household income at the 59.3rd percentile nationally, yield-focused investors face modest returns.
How is Eyre's population changing?
Eyre's population grew 7% over the decade and is growing at 0.68% annually, adding about 49 residents per year. Net internal migration of 51 per year drives most of the growth, with overseas arrivals adding 16. Medium forecasts put the population at 7,476 by 2031, up from around 7,230 in 2026, a steady but unspectacular pace.
How much development is happening in Eyre?
There were 26 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, mostly single-storey detached dwellings. This is active for a suburb of 1,113 residents and 2.37 sq km. Recent approvals include both Deemed to Satisfy and Performance Assessed pathways, consistent with standard greenfield-style residential growth rather than infill intensification.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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