Question 1

Is Netley a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Netley is a compact, established suburb on Adelaide’s inner-southwest fringe, sitting close to Adelaide Airport and within easy reach of coastal precincts such as Glenelg. It is largely a quiet residential pocket of single-storey brick and weatherboard homes with some newer townhouse infill on tree-lined streets. The community of 1,910 has a median age of 42 and is weighted towards families, with a high rate of owner-occupation across dwellings.

Everyday life in Netley centres on neighbourhood parks and sporting grounds, small local shops and places like Beare Avenue Reserve, while regular buses and major roads provide straightforward access to the city and the coast. The suburb tends to suit people who value convenience without a busy high street — for example airport and service workers, small families and downsizers. Whether it suits you will depend on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Netley?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Netley are about $650 a week. Against the typical local household income of $1,333 a week as recorded at the last Census, that rent would take about 48.8% of a typical household's weekly income, a large share of income. If you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant measure when judging affordability for you.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Netley a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Netley climbed 24.4% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth. Over the same period house rents increased 3.5%, a modest rise, so capital growth outpaced rental growth on the house side this year.

If you're weighing Netley as an investment, the figures show the recent performance differed between price and income: the value change is the number that matters for capital growth, while the rent change is the one to watch if steady rental income is your priority. Whether that balance fits your goals depends on your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	24.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	65	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.5%	N/A

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