WA6030· Pop. 40,841Wanneroo

MERRIWA

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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

5.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

10.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for MERRIWA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

MERRIWA 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

$700/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.88%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MERRIWA 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 5.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 10.3% — 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

$1,825/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.4%

70.4% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

37.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

32.5 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

46 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

32.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,395/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6030

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

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Mindarie Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1052

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1046

Quinns Rocks Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1014

Somerly Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 975

Quinns Beach Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 970

Merriwa Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 952

Clarkson Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 924

🎓Secondary (2)

Mindarie Senior College

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1045

Clarkson Community High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 923

📚Combined (3)

Peter Moyes Anglican Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1084

Quinns Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1061

Alkimos Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1038

⭐Special (2)

Merriwa Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 983

Youth Futures Community School

Independent · Yrs 8-12

ICSEA 912

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

49/ 100

15.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

999ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

44/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 18 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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