What does Emerging Gentrification Suburbs rank?

Emerging Gentrification Suburbs ranks suburbs in SA using QuickProperty's processed property and locality datasets. Top 50 suburbs flagged gentrifying, ranked by how far local income is rising above the state trend (ABS Census income, 2016 base). A directional signal, not a forecast

How should I use this ranking for property research?

Use the ranking as a screening step for SA. Save realistic suburbs to your shortlist, compare the strongest two or three, then use suburb detail pages or the calculator to test the final candidate.

Does the top ranked suburb mean it is the best choice?

No. Rankings are a shortlist input, not a final recommendation. Check price history, rent, income, population, local services, source freshness, and current listings before making a decision.

How current is the ranking data?

QuickProperty uses processed public-source datasets and refreshes automated sources where available. Use the suburb detail page source panels to see which signals are current, estimated, or missing for a specific suburb.

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Emerging Gentrification Suburbs — SA

Top 50 suburbs flagged gentrifying, ranked by how far local income is rising above the state trend (ABS Census income, 2016 base). A directional signal, not a forecast in SA.

Leading suburb

BowdenSA

Leading value

+36.2pp

Runner-up

GlanvilleSA

Updated

12 July 2026

Ranking

Emerging Gentrification Suburbs

Top 50 suburbs flagged gentrifying, ranked by how far local income is rising above the state trend (ABS Census income, 2016 base). A directional signal, not a forecast — SA

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How to read this ranking

Use emerging gentrification suburbs as a shortlist tool, then verify the finalists in detail.

BEST FOR

Finding which areas deserve a closer look first.

This ranking works best as a first-pass screen in SA, especially when you need to reduce a wide field quickly.

READ IT AS

One signal in the workflow, not the whole answer.

A rank is useful because it compresses one dimension well, but it never replaces the fuller suburb-level picture.

NEXT STEP

Move into compare or suburb detail once a few names repeat.

Use the ranking to build a shortlist, then confirm whether those finalists still hold up on the rest of the data.

VERIFY evidence

Single-signal shortlist screen

A ranking compresses one signal well, but it should hand you into compare or suburb detail before becoming a decision.

SHORTLIST SCREEN

Top candidates are research leads.

Save a small working set, then use compare and evidence depth before treating any row as a decision.

Shortlist flow

Use #1 Bowden and #2 Glanville as the first compare pair.

Rankings are strongest when they hand you a shortlist quickly. Compare the top two first, then open suburb detail if the head-to-head result still feels narrow.

Compare top 2Open #1 detail Open #2 detail

Distribution

50 suburbs · midpoint ≈ +19.4pp

Leader: Bowden · +36.2pp

# ▲	SUBURB	STATE	VS STATE	INCOME NOW	POP
1	Bowden	SA	+36.2pp	$1,628/wk	1,808
2	Glanville	SA	+35.1pp	$1,505/wk	728
3	Evanston South	SA	+32.5pp	$1,702/wk	765
4	Virginia	SA	+28.6pp	$1,762/wk	2,759
5	Henley Beach South	SA	+27.1pp	$2,096/wk	2,799
6	Blair Athol	SA	+27.0pp	$1,459/wk	5,274
7	Kensington	SA	+25.7pp	$1,355/wk	1,808
8	Woodville Gardens	SA	+25.6pp	$1,129/wk	2,412
9	Norton Summit	SA	+25.3pp	$2,316/wk	548
10	Croydon Park	SA	+24.6pp	$1,421/wk	4,230
11	Heathpool	SA	+24.5pp	$2,466/wk	596
12	Port Adelaide	SA	+24.1pp	$1,230/wk	1,338
13	St Morris	SA	+24.0pp	$1,698/wk	1,598
14	Bedford Park	SA	+22.2pp	$1,448/wk	1,882
15	Morphettville	SA	+22.2pp	$1,414/wk	3,686
16	Greenacres	SA	+22.1pp	$1,713/wk	3,356
17	Mansfield Park	SA	+22.0pp	$1,390/wk	4,608
18	Kilburn	SA	+21.6pp	$1,179/wk	5,633
19	Cockatoo Valley	SA	+21.4pp	$2,489/wk	714
20	Compton	SA	+21.3pp	$2,150/wk	812
21	Plympton Park	SA	+20.8pp	$1,667/wk	3,881
22	Two Wells	SA	+20.7pp	$1,906/wk	3,233
23	Beverley	SA	+20.5pp	$1,598/wk	1,578
24	Kurralta Park	SA	+20.4pp	$1,573/wk	3,139
25	Springfield	SA	+20.0pp	$4,511/wk	548
26	Fulham	SA	+19.4pp	$1,753/wk	2,920
27	North Plympton	SA	+19.2pp	$1,650/wk	3,610
28	Kilkenny	SA	+19.0pp	$1,399/wk	1,846
29	Clovelly Park	SA	+18.9pp	$1,600/wk	3,126
30	Vale Park	SA	+18.9pp	$2,031/wk	2,452
31	Northfield	SA	+18.7pp	$1,420/wk	5,043
32	Edwardstown	SA	+18.4pp	$1,360/wk	4,514
33	Lower Inman Valley	SA	+18.3pp	$1,812/wk	517
34	Findon	SA	+18.0pp	$1,424/wk	6,997
35	Houghton	SA	+17.7pp	$2,356/wk	511
36	Royal Park	SA	+17.6pp	$1,414/wk	3,453
37	Renown Park	SA	+17.5pp	$1,164/wk	1,663
38	Brooklyn Park	SA	+17.4pp	$1,466/wk	5,040
39	Gilles Plains	SA	+17.4pp	$1,446/wk	4,101
40	Linden Park	SA	+17.2pp	$1,893/wk	2,367
41	Plympton	SA	+17.2pp	$1,598/wk	5,459
42	Seaford Heights	SA	+16.8pp	$2,170/wk	1,079
43	Felixstow	SA	+16.6pp	$1,445/wk	2,477
44	Marden	SA	+16.4pp	$1,518/wk	2,645
45	Ashford	SA	+16.3pp	$1,605/wk	1,157
46	Devon Park	SA	+15.9pp	$1,493/wk	1,185
47	Forestville	SA	+15.8pp	$1,981/wk	1,400
48	Moorak	SA	+15.7pp	$2,006/wk	1,412
49	Hilton	SA	+15.6pp	$1,625/wk	908
50	Campbelltown	SA	+15.4pp	$1,396/wk	9,263

FAQ

Australian emerging gentrification suburbs FAQ

What does Emerging Gentrification Suburbs rank?

Emerging Gentrification Suburbs ranks suburbs in SA using QuickProperty's processed property and locality datasets. Top 50 suburbs flagged gentrifying, ranked by how far local income is rising above the state trend (ABS Census income, 2016 base). A directional signal, not a forecast
How should I use this ranking for property research?

Use the ranking as a screening step for SA. Save realistic suburbs to your shortlist, compare the strongest two or three, then use suburb detail pages or the calculator to test the final candidate.
Does the top ranked suburb mean it is the best choice?

No. Rankings are a shortlist input, not a final recommendation. Check price history, rent, income, population, local services, source freshness, and current listings before making a decision.
How current is the ranking data?

QuickProperty uses processed public-source datasets and refreshes automated sources where available. Use the suburb detail page source panels to see which signals are current, estimated, or missing for a specific suburb.