WA6285· Pop. 10,633Nannup

MARGARET RIVER

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

2.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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MARGARET RIVER 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

$750/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

7.96%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MARGARET RIVER is a WA suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.5%
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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,641/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.6%

70.3% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.5%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

16.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.7%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

227.9 km

Regional

Days on market

44 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

35.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

47/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6285

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1060

Margaret River Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1043

Rapids Landing Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1013

🎓Secondary (1)

Margaret River Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1048

📚Combined (1)

Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus

Independent · Yrs PP-11

ICSEA 1094

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

57/ 100

12.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average

1052ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

13/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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