WA6221· Pop. 291Collie

MORNINGTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

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

5.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MORNINGTON 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

$293/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 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

MORNINGTON is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and strong 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 5.3%
  • High annual growth of 8.2% — outperforming state average
  • 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

$1,916/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.7%

64.2% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

21.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

130.0 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

35.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

50/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6221

🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🎓Secondary (1)

Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Harvey

Government · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 1017

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

Moderate
74/ 100

7.9 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1017ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
8/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

19

/ 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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