WA6707· Pop. 3,074Ashburton

NORTH WEST CAPE

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

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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

3.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

10.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NORTH WEST CAPE 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

$330/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+10.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.56%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

69 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

NORTH WEST CAPE is a WA suburb offering moderate 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

Rental yield 3.7% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 10.9% — 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

$1,983/wk

$61k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.6%

54.3% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.7%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

32.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

790 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1093.3 km

Regional

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

37.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

293.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

738/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6707

📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

📚Combined (1)

Exmouth District High School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 987

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

79/ 100

6.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

987ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

27/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 10 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

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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