High-yield SDA investment opportunities

Projects by Equitifund provides investors access to selected Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects offering higher income potential than traditional investment property.

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Why investors are
allocating to SDA

The social purpose behind SDA investment is significant. SDA plays a critical role in delivering housing designed for people with high support needs, enabling greater independence, safety, and quality of life. By supporting the delivery of purpose-built homes, SDA investment contributes to long-term housing outcomes for participants, while also benefiting families and carers.

For investors it has emerged as a distinct property segment driven by structural demand and a government-funded income framework. SDA investment is considered for its potential to deliver higher yields and portfolio diversification relative to traditional residential property investment.

How SDA compares to traditional property

  • Offers a higher yield profile with income derived from regulated SDA pricing

  • Benefits from structural, long-term demand drivers

  • Provides higher portfolio diversification potential

  • Has limited, selective investor access

SDA Property

  • Offers a lower yield profile with income derived from private tenants

  • Is subject to cyclical demand drivers

  • Provides lower portfolio diversification

  • Has widely available investor access

Traditional Residential

Why EquitiProjects

The SDA market is growing, but high-quality opportunities remain limited.

Projects by Equitifund gives investors access to carefully selected opportunities, with clear information to support informed decisions.

Each opportunity is assessed with a long-term investor lens recognising that success in SDA is driven not just by headline income figures, but by location quality, compliance, management capability, and sustainability over time.

Greater Western Sydney

SDA Category | High Physical Support (HPS)

Property Type | Apartment

Purchase Price

$1,000,000

Annual SDA Rental Income

$116,027 p.a.

Estimated Gross Yield

11.6%

Operating Expenses

$25,596 p.a.

Indicative Net Income

$92,984 p.a.

Net Yield

9.04%

Inner-West Melbourne

SDA Category | High Physical Support (HPS)

Property Type | Apartment

Purchase Price

$728,000

Annual SDA Rental Income

$77,202 p.a.

Estimated Gross Yield

10.6%

Operating Expenses

$20,470 p.a.

Net Income

$58,430 p.a.

Net Yield

7.79%

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Available SDA Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

  • SDA rental income is not set by the open rental market. Payments are determined under the SDA pricing framework and are linked to the dwelling’s design category, location, and dwelling type. Income is paid through the NDIS and is independent of a participant’s personal income.

  • No. While SDA pricing is regulated, investment outcomes are not guaranteed. Income depends on occupancy, ongoing compliance with SDA standards, provider performance, and effective management.

  • SDA yields are higher because the housing is highly specialised, requires strict design and compliance standards, and serves a high-needs cohort. Higher income reflects increased complexity, regulatory requirements, and operational considerations compared to standard residential property.

  • Strong SDA opportunities are typically supported by demand-led locations, appropriate dwelling design for the target SDA category, clear provider pathways, and structures that support long-term occupancy and operational sustainability.

  • In addition to purchase price, investors should consider property and tenancy management fees, strata (if applicable), council and water rates, insurance, maintenance, compliance costs, and potential vacancy periods.

  • No. The case studies shown reflect real income figures from completed SDA apartments. Individual outcomes may vary based on purchase price, finance structure, operating costs, and vacancy periods.

  • SDA investments can be cash-flow positive depending on the property, operating costs, vacancy periods, and the investor’s finance structure. The case studies include indicative net income after key operating expenses.

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