WA6225· Pop. 9,164Boyup Brook

PRESTON SETTLEMENT

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

2.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

10.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PRESTON SETTLEMENT 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

$250/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+10.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PRESTON SETTLEMENT is a WA suburb offering lower 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 2.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 10.7% — 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

$1,240/wk

$60k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.2%

77.0% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+2.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

15.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

820 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

159.2 km

Regional

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

38.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

54.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,362/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6225

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Brigid's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 996

Fairview Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 955

Amaroo Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 927

Allanson Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 911

Wilson Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 838

🎓Secondary (1)

Collie Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 920

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

High crime

59/ 100

12.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

925ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

45/ 100

🚆 1 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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