WA6020· Pop. 22,581Joondalup

CARINE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

74

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

5.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

13.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CARINE 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

$1,000/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+13.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.68%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

71 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 5.4%
  • High annual growth of 13.1% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,374/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.3%

83.1% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

39.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

620 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.1 km

Middle ring

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

31 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

14.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,395/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6020

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Carine Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1123

Marmion Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1121

Sorrento Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1109

Our Lady of Grace School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1108

North Beach Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1091

🎓Secondary (2)

Sacred Heart College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1116

Carine Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1105

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
39/ 100

18.3 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier
1110ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
39/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 50 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

46

/ 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

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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