WA6163· Pop. 9,137Fremantle

KARDINYA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

62

Liveability score

55

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

4.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

11.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KARDINYA 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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Median rent

$650/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+9.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.18%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

KARDINYA 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 4.1% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 11.4% — 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

$1,638/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.6%

69.8% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.7%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

61%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

38.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

700 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

30 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

5.9 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,413/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6163

🏫14 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

Blue Gum Montessori School

Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1156(96%)
192 students12:1 student–teacher41% girls62% top SEA quarter

Kerry Street Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1101(84%)
62 students8:1 student–teacher47% girls40% top SEA quarter

Kardinya Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1087(81%)
433 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls36% top SEA quarter

Spearwood Alternative School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1079(78%)
95 students15:1 student–teacher42% girls33% top SEA quarter

Samson Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
342 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls27% top SEA quarter

Hilton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
386 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls32% top SEA quarter

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1064(73%)
190 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls25% top SEA quarter

Phoenix Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1045(66%)
344 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls18% top SEA quarter

Bibra Lake Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1031(60%)
378 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls17% top SEA quarter

Newton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1017(54%)
299 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls16% top SEA quarter

East Hamilton Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1016(54%)
257 students17:1 student–teacher47% girls21% top SEA quarter

Spearwood Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 954(27%)
114 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls8% top SEA quarter

Coolbellup Community School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 905(12%)
153 students17:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

Southwell Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 794(3%)
83 students11:1 student–teacher43% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Seton Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1048(67%)
1,091 students14:1 student–teacher59% girls19% top SEA quarter

North Lake Senior Campus

Government · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 991(42%)
335 students10:1 student–teacher55% girls14% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Perth Waldorf School

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1091(82%)
561 students10:1 student–teacher57% girls36% top SEA quarter

Fremantle Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1042(65%)
466 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls24% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Coolbellup Learning Centre

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 961(29%)
58 students6:1 student–teacher17% girls19% top SEA quarter

Port School

Independent · Yrs 8-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 906(12%)
156 students8:1 student–teacher56% girls3% top SEA quarter

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
61/ 100

11.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1021ICSEA · national avg 1000

20 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
44/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

35

/ 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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