WA6122· Pop. 21,803Serpentine-Jarrahdale

DARLING DOWNS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

6.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

13.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DARLING DOWNS 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

$1,250/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+13.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

10.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.24%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

73 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

DARLING DOWNS 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 6.7%
High annual growth of 13.3% — 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

$2,104/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.1%

84.2% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

57%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

25.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

590 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

33.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

12 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

42 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

30.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,416/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6122

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Byford John Calvin School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1033

Woodland Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 993

West Byford Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 992

Byford Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 969

Marri Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 963

Beenyup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 961

🎓Secondary (1)

Byford Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 971

📚Combined (1)

Salvado Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs PP-11

ICSEA 1035

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

57/ 100

12.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

990ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

26/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 47 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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