PARKWOOD
Investor score
69
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
4.5%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
11.9%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for PARKWOOD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
PARKWOOD 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
$750/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+10.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.44%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
PARKWOOD 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 4.5% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 11.9% — 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
$1,458/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
26.8%
71.0% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.8%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
9.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
65%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
38.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
17.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
600 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
6.2%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
12.9 km
Middle ring
Days on market
21 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
60 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
12.9 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,412/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6147
🏫Primary (4)
St Jude's Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Bannister Creek Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Parkwood Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Brookman Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Lynwood Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Al-Ameen College
Independent · Yrs PP-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
Average6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
43
/ 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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