WA6055· Pop. 3,781Mundaring

SOUTH GUILDFORD

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

71

Liveability score

62

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.

6.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

10.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

SOUTH GUILDFORD 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

$960/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.14%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.8%

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

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

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 6.4%
  • High annual growth of 10.8% — 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

$2,159/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.2%

82.1% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

38.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

630 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.5 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

16.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,391/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6055

🏫8 Primary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Emmaus Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1054(70%)
207 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls24% top SEA quarter

Guildford Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1044(66%)
315 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls23% top SEA quarter

Dayton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)
404 students19:1 student–teacher51% girls19% top SEA quarter

Maarakool Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
256 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls24% top SEA quarter

Caversham Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
404 students17:1 student–teacher45% girls18% top SEA quarter

Caversham Valley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
679 students17:1 student–teacher51% girls17% top SEA quarter

Brabham Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1032(61%)
978 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls14% top SEA quarter

Henley Brook Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1029(59%)
336 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls13% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Guildford Grammar School

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1100(84%)
1,225 students11:1 student–teacher41% girls45% top SEA quarter

Australian Islamic College (Henley Brook)

Independent · Yrs PP-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)
565 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls23% 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
69/ 100

9.4 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1045ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 45 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

43

/ 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

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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