DARCH
Investor score
71
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
5.5%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
11.2%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for DARCH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
DARCH 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
$865/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+9.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.32%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+15.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real2.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
DARCH 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 5.5%
- High annual growth of 11.2% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,133/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
17.1%
79.9% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.1%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
54%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
35.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.7%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
670 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.7%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
28.5 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
19 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
28.5 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,392/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6065
🏫Primary (13)
Madeley Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Landsdale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Ashdale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Anthony's School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Pearsall Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Carnaby Rise Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Hocking Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Landsdale Gardens Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Spring Hill Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Tapping Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Wanneroo Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
East Wanneroo Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Ashdale Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
Wanneroo Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
Kingsway Christian College
Independent · Yrs PP-12
Landsdale Christian School
Independent · Yrs PP-12
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
Average17 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
39
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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