Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 7.27% over the last 12 months in PORT LINCOLN, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in SA.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in PORT LINCOLN are high, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

The suburb posted a 7.81% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably lower than the gains it recorded over the past year.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $300 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $300 mark, reflecting a 4.81% increase in returns based on the current median price in PORT LINCOLN.

PORT LINCOLN, 5606 ranks 114th in SA in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 128th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in SA, posting a 4.81% return.