Northern Areas
Broughton River Valley
Broughton River Valley at a glance
Median house
$155,000
Median unit
$111,600
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
391
Median age 73
About
Welcome to Broughton River Valley.
Broughton River Valley (5454) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia. The median house here is $155,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Broughton River Valley has roughly 391 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $155,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $111,600, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $31,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Broughton River Valley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$155,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $111,600.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$155,000
$111,600
391
Median age: 73
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.03% (median rent $150/wk against a $155,000 price tag). Units yield 5.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.03%
Based on $155,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.96%
Based on $111,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broughton River Valley's population at 391, with a median age of 73. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
391
Median age
73
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Broughton River Valley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broughton River Valley.
Local schools for Broughton River Valley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Spalding Primary School
Booborowie Primary School
Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Broughton River Valley.
- What is the median house price in Broughton River Valley?
- The median house price in Broughton River Valley, SA 5454 is $155,000. The median unit price is $111,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Broughton River Valley postcode?
- Broughton River Valley is in the 5454 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Broughton River Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Broughton River Valley?
- There are 15 schools serving Broughton River Valley on this page, including Spalding Primary School, Booborowie Primary School, Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre.
- How walkable is Broughton River Valley?
- Broughton River Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Broughton River Valley?
- Broughton River Valley is close to Yacka, Spalding, Euromina, Andrews, Mayfield.
- What is the population of Broughton River Valley?
- Broughton River Valley has approximately 391 residents. The median age is 73.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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