KARLOO
Investor score
61
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
8.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
8.5%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KARLOO
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KARLOO 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
$460/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+8.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
7.61%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 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
KARLOO is a WA suburb offering high 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
- Strong rental yield of 8.0%
- High annual growth of 8.5% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,483/wk
$44k taxable p.a.
Renters
31.0%
65.3% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
5.3%
Population growth
+1.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
78%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
22.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
11.7%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
2.8 ha
Large block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
6.2%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
362.9 km
Regional
Days on market
55 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
24.1%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
24.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
142/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 6530
🏫Primary (12)
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Geraldton Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Lawrence's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Wandina Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Meekatharra School Of The Air
Government · Yrs K-6
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St John's School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Allendale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Waggrakine Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Beachlands Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bluff Point Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Rangeway Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (3)
Nagle Catholic College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Champion Bay Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Geraldton Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
Geraldton Grammar School
Independent · Yrs PP-12
Geraldton Christian College
Independent · Yrs PP-12
⭐Special (2)
Holland Street School
Government · Yrs K-12
Geraldton Flexible School
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
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
Below average19 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
25
/ 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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