WA6102· Pop. 13,949South Perth

BENTLEY DC

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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

2.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

9.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BENTLEY DC 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

$320/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.30%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BENTLEY DC is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 9.4% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,410/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

53.1%

38.1% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

14%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

43.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

7.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

62 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

7.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,095/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 6102

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Santa Clara School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1072

Al-Hidayah Islamic School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1055

Bentley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 974

🎓Secondary (1)

Canning College

Government · Yrs U, 10-12

ICSEA 1073

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

High crime

46/ 100

16.3 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

1044ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

60/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 32 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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