WA6018· Pop. 42,250Stirling

GWELUP DC

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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

2.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

10.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for GWELUP DC

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GWELUP DC 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

$400/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.86%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+15.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

69 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

GWELUP DC is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 10.4% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,210/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.4%

70.3% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

21%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

41.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

210 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

17 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

60 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

9.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,532/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 6018

🏫10 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Holy Rosary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1128

Lake Gwelup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1126

Woodlands Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1122

Doubleview Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1118

Karrinyup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1115

Deanmore Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1111

St Dominic's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1108

Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1095

Newborough Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1086

Yuluma Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1038

🎓Secondary (1)

Churchlands Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1115

📚Combined (2)

St Mary's Anglican Girls' School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1151

Newman College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1121

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

37/ 100

19.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier

1110ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

48/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 48 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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