WA6107· Pop. 48,583Kalamunda

KENWICK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

3.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

12.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KENWICK 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

$650/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+12.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

KENWICK 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 3.6% 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

$1,727/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.9%

59.7% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

25.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

670 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

12 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

41 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

12.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,415/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6107

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐3 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1075

Wattle Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1073

Gibbs Street Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1043

Wilson Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1022

Queens Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1005

Beckenham Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 992

East Kenwick Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 913

🎓Secondary (2)

St Norbert College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1060

Sevenoaks Senior College

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 964

📚Combined (2)

Rehoboth Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1119

Cannington Community College

Government · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 983

⭐Special (3)

Cannington Community Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 984

Kenwick School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 972

Communicare Academy

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 896

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

17.1 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

1007ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

37/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 36 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

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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