WA6280· Pop. 30,585Capel

WALSALL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

7.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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WALSALL 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

$350/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

7.06%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

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

WALSALL 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 7.9%
Consistent annual growth of 6.1%
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

$1,382/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.0%

70.3% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.4%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

13.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

204.5 km

Regional

Days on market

40 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

17 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

70/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6280

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚3 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Vasse Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 997

Geographe Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 976

West Busselton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 954

Busselton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 908

🎓Secondary (2)

Cape Naturaliste College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1023

Busselton Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 952

📚Combined (3)

Georgiana Molloy Anglican School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1067

St Mary MacKillop College

Catholic · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1052

Cornerstone Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1038

⭐Special (1)

Geographe Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 973

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

7.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

994ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

22/ 100

🚆 1 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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