WA6152· Pop. 26,227South Perth

WATERFORD

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

2.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WATERFORD 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

+5.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.60%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WATERFORD 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 2.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 8.9% — 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

$1,919/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.7%

61.1% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

14%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

40.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

130 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

16 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

88 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

6.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

4,570/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 6152

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Como Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1140

St Pius X Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1136

Manning Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1105

Collier Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1076

Curtin Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1036

🎓Secondary (1)

Como Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1056

📚Combined (2)

Penrhos College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1143

Aquinas College

Catholic · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1110

⭐Special (1)

Clontarf Aboriginal College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 712

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

12.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average

1057ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

68/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 19 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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