CITY BEACH
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
7.3%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
12.6%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CITY BEACH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CITY BEACH 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.
Median rent
$1,300/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+12.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
10.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.44%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+12.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
70 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.9%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
CITY BEACH 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 7.3%
- High annual growth of 12.6% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$3,700/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
10.6%
82.3% owner-occupier
Median age
47.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.4%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
21.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
25%
69% apartments
Degree qualified
43.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.7%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
130 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
12.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
9.1 km
Middle ring
Days on market
18 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
23 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
9.1 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
4,442/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 6015
🏫Primary (3)
Kapinara Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Holy Spirit School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
City Beach Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
📚Combined (2)
International School of Western Australia
Independent · Yrs PP-12
The Japanese School in Perth
Independent · Yrs 1-9
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
School quality
Top tier5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
49
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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