Atlaso rates West Lakes houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.7%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better houses options may be available in Adelaide.
At $1.38M, West Lakes ranks #101 of 136 houses in Adelaide. The long-term structural outlook is Below average. Properties sell in just 22 days, reflecting urgent buyer demand.
OPPORTUNITY ENGINE
Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.
5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Adelaide.
Buyer's MarketStock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-17.8%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+5.8%
Rents (12mo)
1.5%
Vacancy ↑
55%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$1.29M
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$800/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 5021.
Momentum Health
Elevated risk
66% stall probability
West Lakes has been running at 37.3% growth but multiple stall indicators are present. Vacancy may be loosening, yield is compressing, or the suburb has caught up to city pricing. Consider taking partial profits.
STALL RISK66%
Suburb Profile
West Lakes at a Glance
SEIFA Index
8/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,548/wk
Median household
Median Age
54
Years
Mortgage Stress
27%
of income
Population Growth
+2.5%
vs state +1.3%
Ownership Mix
55.3%owned25.7%mortgage17.2%renting
Demographic Trends
West Lakes Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
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Atlaso rates West Lakes as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across West Lakes and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in West Lakes?
The current median house price in West Lakes, sa is $1.38M, with annual growth of +4.7%. Properties sell in approximately 22 days.
How fast do properties sell in West Lakes?
Properties in West Lakes sell in 22 days on average. The market is currently rated Below average. This is faster than the national average, indicating strong buyer demand.
What is the growth outlook for West Lakes?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate West Lakes's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in West Lakes?
The gross rental yield for houses in West Lakes is 2.8%. This is in line with the broader market average.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).