WA6056· Pop. 85Kalamunda

RED HILL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

65

Liveability score

49

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

1.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

12.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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RED HILL 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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Median rent

$300/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+10.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.6%

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

RED HILL is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.8% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 12.0% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,470/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.2%

69.0% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.1%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

65%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

40.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

540 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

20.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,391/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6056

🏫11 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

St Brigid's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1030(60%)
402 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

Helena Valley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1022(57%)
334 students19:1 student–teacher49% girls15% top SEA quarter

St Anthony's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
390 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Woodbridge Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1012(53%)
388 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls16% top SEA quarter

Greenmount Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 997(45%)
380 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Herne Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 983(39%)
190 students17:1 student–teacher45% girls7% top SEA quarter

Middle Swan Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 942(22%)
340 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

Midvale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 912(13%)
355 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls3% top SEA quarter

Swan View Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 904(11%)
289 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls3% top SEA quarter

Clayton View Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 861(6%)
124 students11:1 student–teacher55% girls

Moorditj Noongar Community College

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 678(1%)
121 students12:1 student–teacher44% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

La Salle College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1028(59%)
1,346 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls15% top SEA quarter

Governor Stirling Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 961(29%)
751 students12:1 student–teacher43% girls9% top SEA quarter

Indie School Western Australia

Independent · Yrs 9-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 942(22%)
362 students9:1 student–teacher57% girls4% top SEA quarter

Swan View Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 919(15%)
706 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Swan Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
1,689 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls23% top SEA quarter

Helena River Waldorf School

Independent · Yrs PP-7 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1037(63%)
101 students9:1 student–teacher48% girls24% top SEA quarter

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
76/ 100

7.3 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
959ICSEA · national avg 1000

17 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
68/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

35

/ 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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