WA6169· Pop. 35,317Rockingham

WARNBRO

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

Investor score

63

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

4.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

9.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WARNBRO 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

$575/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.6% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 9.2% — 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

$1,485/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.6%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

30.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

44.1 km

Regional

Days on market

16 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

65 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

21.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,413/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6169

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined3 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Safety Bay Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1000

Charthouse Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 965

Waikiki Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 958

Warnbro Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 948

Koorana Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 936

🎓Secondary (2)

Safety Bay Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 966

Warnbro Community High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 933

📚Combined (2)

South Coast Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1047

Living Waters Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1023

Special (3)

Koorana Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 979

Malibu School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 967

Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 919

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
57/ 100

13.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
970ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
90/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 32 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

34

/ 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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