WA6740· Pop. 1,477Derby-West Kimberley

DRYSDALE RIVER

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

1.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

9.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DRYSDALE RIVER 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

$123/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+10.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.56%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 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

DRYSDALE RIVER 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 1.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 9.9% — 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

$1,165/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

63.8%

22.6% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.3%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

11.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

2276.8 km

Regional

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

23.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

383.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

130/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 6740

🏫1 Primary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs 1-6

ICSEA 747

📚Combined (2)

Wyndham District High School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 660

Kalumburu Remote Community School

Government · Yrs K-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

Safety index

Moderate

68/ 100

9.6 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged

704ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

25/ 100

🚆 1 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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