MONKEY MIA
Investor score
49
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
7.6%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
2.8%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MONKEY MIA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MONKEY MIA 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
$220/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+1.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
7.87%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
58 / 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
MONKEY MIA is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and moderate 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 7.6%
- 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
$1,197/wk
$44k taxable p.a.
Renters
36.3%
47.5% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
5.1%
Population growth
+1.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
80%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
15.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.2%
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
1.7%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
573.6 km
Regional
Days on market
43 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
24.1%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
207.9 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
85/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 6537
🏫Primary (1)
Useless Loop Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
📚Combined (1)
Shark Bay School
Government · Yrs K-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
Disadvantaged2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
14
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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