5 Shields Crescent

Encounter Bay SA 5211

The size of Encounter Bay is approximately 6.6 square kilometres. It has 37 parks covering nearly 11.3% of total area. The population of Encounter Bay in 2011 was 4,332 people. By 2016 the population was 4,898 showing a population growth of 13.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Encounter Bay is 60-69 years. Households in Encounter Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Encounter Bay work in a community and personal service occupation. In 2011, 78.1% of the homes in Encounter Bay were owner-occupied compared with 76.8% in 2016.

Encounter Bay has 4,202 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Encounter Bay have seen a 87.61% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 71.27% increase. As at 30 September 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Encounter Bay is $748,724 while the median value for Units is $520,952.
• Houses have a median rent of $500 while Units have a median rent of $400.