WA6056· Pop. 41,172Kalamunda

HELENA VALLEY

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

4.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

12.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for HELENA VALLEY

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HELENA VALLEY 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

$780/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+12.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.33%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

71 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

HELENA VALLEY 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 4.3% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 12.9% — 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

$1,470/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.2%

69.0% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

41.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

20.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,391/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6056

🏫11 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

St Brigid's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1030

Helena Valley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1022

St Anthony's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1020

Woodbridge Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1012

Greenmount Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 997

Herne Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 983

Middle Swan Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 942

Midvale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 912

Swan View Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 904

Clayton View Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 861

Moorditj Noongar Community College

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 678

🎓Secondary (4)

La Salle College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1028

Governor Stirling Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 961

Indie School Western Australia

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 942

Swan View Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 919

📚Combined (2)

Swan Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1059

Helena River Waldorf School

Independent · Yrs PP-7

ICSEA 1037

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

43/ 100

17.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

959ICSEA · national avg 1000

17 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

81/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 29 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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