Melanie Winter of Commercial SA says that as of early 2026, South Australia’s commercial property market has transitioned from being a “hidden gem” to a primary engine of growth in the Australian commercial property landscape. “While Sydney and Melbourne have dealt with complex office recoveries, Adelaide has leveraged its lower entry costs and booming industrial sector to attract significant private and institutional capital,” says Melanie. “The industrial sector remains the standout performer. Vacancy rates in the inner-north are at historic lows, pushing development further into the outer-north (specifically Mawson Lakes and Elizabeth) where re-zoning is unlocking new land.” The office market is more divided. Premium, high-amenity ‘A-grade’ buildings in the CBD are seeing steady demand as employers use high-end workspaces to entice staff back to the office,” notes Melanie. “By contrast, secondary, older assets face higher vacancy risks.” Defying national pessimism, local retail, particularly neighbourhood shopping centres anchored by essential services, have seen a resurgence in liquidity. Commercial SA Office Industrial Retail Rents p/m² Vacancy Yields Rates p/m² Six-month market outlook Office Industrial Retail Rents p/m² $500-$700 $150-$300 $200-$2,000 Vacancy 12-15% Below 5% 5-6% Yields 6.0-7.0% 6.0-7.0% 6.0-7.0% Rates p/m² $4,000-$8,000 $1,250-$4,000 $3,000-$10,000 Current market conditions $1,185,000 1 Perserverance Road, Tea Tree Gully Recent Notable Transactions $6,725,925 1/89 Rowley Road, Aldinga Beach SOLD SOLD For more information, contact: Simon Winter simon.winter@sa.rhc.com.au Melanie Winter melanie.winter@sa.rhc.com.au
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