WA6258· Pop. 6,483Nannup

BALBARRUP

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

4.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BALBARRUP shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$235/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.80%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BALBARRUP is a WA suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.2% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 8.1% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,275/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.2%

67.3% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

22.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

267.5 km

Regional

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

116.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

8/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6258

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Manjimup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 978

East Manjimup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 978

🎓Secondary (1)

Manjimup Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 983

📚Combined (1)

Kearnan College

Catholic · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1017

⭐Special (1)

Manjimup Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 945

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

63/ 100

11.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

980ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

26/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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