Peterborough
Nackara
Nackara at a glance
Median house
$17,000
Median unit
$12,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
169
Median age 52
About
Welcome to Nackara.
Nackara (5440) sits in the Peterborough region of South Australia. The median house here is $17,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Nackara has roughly 169 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 $17,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $12,240, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $3,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Nackara on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$17,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $12,240.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$64/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$17,000
$12,240
169
Median age: 52
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 22.94% (median rent $75/wk against a $17,000 price tag). Units yield 27.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA22.94%
Based on $17,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA27.19%
Based on $12,240 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 Nackara's population at 169, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
169
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nackara 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
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 Nackara.
Frequently asked
About Nackara.
- What is the median house price in Nackara?
- The median house price in Nackara, SA 5440 is $17,000. The median unit price is $12,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Nackara postcode?
- Nackara is in the 5440 postcode, in SA, in the Peterborough region.
- What is the average rent in Nackara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $64.
- How walkable is Nackara?
- Nackara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nackara?
- Nackara is close to Paratoo, Oodla Wirra, Hardy, Cavenagh, Dawson.
- What is the population of Nackara?
- Nackara has approximately 169 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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