South Australian property was the star of a new report highlighting the country’s most popular investment destinations, with one of the paper’s 10 key themes: “What will it take to disrupt Adelaide’s unstoppable run?”.
Hotspotting’s Price Predictor Index Autumn 2026 has just been released and highlights areas in South Africa that buyers should target based on the pattern of strong sales for the consecutive quarter, rather than average prices, as a steady increase in sales volumes is often followed by an increase in prices.
According to the report, Adelaide was one of the strongest markets in the country.
“Boom cycles tend to end after three years but nobody seems to have told Adelaide that,” said writer Terry Ryder.
Hotspotting founder Terry Ryder.
“Backed by one of Australia’s strongest economic states, the Adelaide market continues to grow.
“Recent quarter sales levels represent a 9 percent increase in three months to 27 percent over last year.
“In the years following Adelaide’s long cycle, the biggest stories have focused on the strong demand (and price growth) in cheap suburbs like Playford and Salisbury in the northern suburbs.
“While significant demand is happening there, it’s the only market that’s leading at the moment.”
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According to the report, of the 295 key markets in the greater Adelaide area that recorded sales of more than 10 per cent last quarter, more than 60 per cent had positive trends, while 138 were considered growing markets and another 35 were considered stable markets.
Fulham Gardens, Henley Beach, Magill, Morphett Vale, Nuriootpa and Pooraka have all been named in the National Top 50 Supercharged Suburbs list, with homes in all these areas the type of property buyers should target.
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Henley Beach has been identified as one of Adelaide’s best shopping destinations. Photo/Russell Millard
Salisbury has been identified as one of the top 50 most stable markets, and no South Australian area has been included in the national list of 50 shrinking areas.
“South Australia’s strong economy has been a key factor and the latest data from CommSec’s State of the States report shows that SA ranks alongside Western Australia and Queensland as the strongest economies in the world – with SA leading the country in construction and economic growth,” Mr Ryder said.
“While SA continues to deliver this kind of economic strength, the property market is likely to remain high – although no longer the affordable option it was five years ago.
“Indeed, the latest price data finds that Adelaide has overtaken Melbourne in house prices.”
Harris Real Estate managing director Phil Harris. Image: Provided
Harris Real Estate managing director Phil Harris, who recently released his annual Harris Report, said Adelaide’s market is driven by many factors.
“If 2025 has taught us anything, it’s that the South Australian property market is not just enduring – it’s changing, it’s amazing, and it’s always moving,” he said.
“Adelaide home prices rose 8.2 per cent, while regional markets rose 10.4 per cent, with affordable housing leading the way.
“Supply shortages make competition fiercer, investors are coming back stronger, consumers are cutting their debts and the cost of living is rising.
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“Chance favors the prepared and the patient.”
He said, looking ahead, 2026 promises a balanced market.
“Higher interest rates, slowing population growth, and affordability constraints will dampen value growth, while low inventories, lifestyle-driven demand, and investor interest will support resilience,” he said.
