NORTH BEACH
Investor score
68
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
5.9%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
10.5%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for NORTH BEACH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
NORTH BEACH 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
$850/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+8.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.88%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+10.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 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
NORTH BEACH is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 5.9%
- High annual growth of 10.5% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,374/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
14.3%
83.1% owner-occupier
Median age
45.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.0%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
19.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
66%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
34.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.9%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
490 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
14.1 km
Middle ring
Days on market
18 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
31 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
14.1 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,395/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6020
🏫Primary (5)
Carine Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Marmion Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Sorrento Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Our Lady of Grace School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
North Beach Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Sacred Heart College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Carine Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
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
Top tier7 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
37
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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