WA6166· Pop. 10,792Cockburn

WATTLEUP

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

69

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

4.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

13.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WATTLEUP 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

$750/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+13.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.07%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WATTLEUP 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 4.0% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 13.3% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,119/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.3%

83.7% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

53%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

29.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

24.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

15 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

69 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

12.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,414/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6166

🏫2 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Coogee Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1064

St Jerome's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1051

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
28/ 100

21.6 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average
1058ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
94/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 40 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

35

/ 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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