EAST PERTH
Investor score
75
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
5.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
11.0%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for EAST PERTH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
EAST PERTH 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
$760/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+9.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.13%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
70 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.1%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
EAST PERTH is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 5.0% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 11.0% — 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
$2,005/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
61.4%
36.4% owner-occupier
Median age
35.0 yrs
Unemployment
1.9%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
16%
69% apartments
Degree qualified
35.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
15.9%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
100 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
17.8%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1.5 km
Inner city
Days on market
13 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
91 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
1.5 km
Coastal
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
4,882/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 6004
📚Combined (1)
Trinity College
Catholic · Yrs 4-12
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
Top tier1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
41
/ 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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