WA6728· Pop. 5,365Broome

DERBY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

19.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DERBY 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

$1,150/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+9.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

14.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

8.07%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 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

DERBY is a WA suburb offering high 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

Strong rental yield of 19.3%
High annual growth of 8.8% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,357/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

68.5%

21.4% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

24.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1871.7 km

Regional

Days on market

59 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

23.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

268.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

10/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6728

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚4 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Kimberley School Of The Air

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 958

Holy Rosary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 868

🎓Secondary (1)

Manjali Studio School

Independent · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 712

📚Combined (4)

Nyikina Mangala Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-10

ICSEA 742

Derby District High School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 714

Wananami Remote Community School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 683

Looma Remote Community School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 662

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

Safe

86/ 100

4.3 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged

763ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

4/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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