WA6430· Pop. 21,920Kalgoorlie-Boulder

SOMERVILLE

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

7.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

12.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SOMERVILLE 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

$680/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+13.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.18%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

73 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SOMERVILLE 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 7.0%
High annual growth of 12.0% — 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

$2,429/wk

$60k taxable p.a.

Renters

37.9%

58.4% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

72%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

27.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

780 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.1%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

551.6 km

Regional

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

551.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

614/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6430

🏫8 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

St Mary's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1030

Kalgoorlie Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 980

Hannans Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 978

North Kalgoorlie Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 960

O'Connor Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 922

South Kalgoorlie Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 909

Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School Kurrawang

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 753

East Kalgoorlie Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 648

🎓Secondary (3)

John Paul College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1010

Eastern Goldfields College

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 954

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 890

📚Combined (1)

Goldfields Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-11

ICSEA 1017

⭐Special (1)

Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 879

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

73/ 100

8.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

918ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 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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