DARKAN
Investor score
60
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
1.4%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
9.6%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
0.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for DARKAN
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
DARKAN 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
$90/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+10.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.80%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+10.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
62 / 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
DARKAN is a WA suburb offering lower 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
- Rental yield 1.4% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 9.6% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,367/wk
$44k taxable p.a.
Renters
18.1%
68.4% owner-occupier
Median age
50.0 yrs
Unemployment
5.8%
Population growth
+1.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
14.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
80%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
19.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
9.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.7 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
176.4 km
Regional
Days on market
50 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
24.4%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
93.8 km
Inland
NBN technology
SatelliteRemote — satellite connection
Population density
127/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 6392
🏫Primary (1)
Darkan Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
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
Average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
24
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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