WA6223· Pop. 159Harvey

BENGER

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

51

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

6.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

7.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BENGER

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

BENGER 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.

AI insights locked

Investment analysis · Risk assessment · Suburb comparisons

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

Median rent

$300/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.80%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 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

BENGER is a WA suburb offering high 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

  • Strong rental yield of 6.0%
  • High annual growth of 7.0% — 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

$1,624/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

15.3%

79.7% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

13.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

137.0 km

Regional

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

30.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

125/km²

Low density

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
64/ 100

10.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average
918ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
11/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

12

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Live suburb intelligence

Fetching live data…

Location

Properties in BENGER

View listings

Local professionals

Connect with agents and building inspectors who operate in BENGER. Ask about off-market opportunities, rental appraisals, or arrange a building inspection.

Sign in to contact local professionals

Create a free account to message agents and inspectors directly.

Premium feature

Full suburb intelligence is available to Premium subscribers. Unlock unlimited research, scoring, and market signals.

Upgrade to Premium