WA6330· Pop. 38,042Albany

PORT ALBANY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

5.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.8%

modelled estimate

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PORT ALBANY 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

$300/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.48%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.3%

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

PORT ALBANY 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 5.5%
High annual growth of 8.0% — 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

$1,349/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.8%

70.2% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

89%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

15.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

377.5 km

Regional

Days on market

43 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

257.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

5/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6330

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚5 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Parklands School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1063

Little Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1027

Albany Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1024

Woodbury Boston Primary School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1021

Flinders Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 973

Yakamia Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 968

Spencer Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 938

Mount Lockyer Primary School

Government · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 926

🎓Secondary (2)

Albany Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 995

North Albany Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 959

📚Combined (5)

Great Southern Grammar School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1080

Australian Christian College - Southlands

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1036

St Joseph's College

Catholic · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1023

Bethel Christian School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1019

John Calvin School (Albany)

Independent · Yrs PP-10

ICSEA 1000

⭐Special (2)

Albany Secondary Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 944

Spencer Park Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 930

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

Safe

83/ 100

5.1 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

996ICSEA · national avg 1000

17 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

5/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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