KARNUP
Investor score
69
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
4.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
11.1%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KARNUP
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KARNUP 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
$620/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+9.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.14%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+11.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
70 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Real9.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
High supply risk
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
KARNUP 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 4.0% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 11.1% — 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
$2,122/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
19.7%
78.8% owner-occupier
Median age
30.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.4%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
8.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
55%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
25.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
15.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
540 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
9.2%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
52.6 km
Regional
Days on market
12 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
14.9 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,416/km²
Suburban
Liveability & safety
School quality
Above average3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
36
/ 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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