WEST BUSSELTON
Investor score
56
Liveability score
40
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.11.8%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.9.6%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.1.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WEST BUSSELTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST BUSSELTON 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
+10.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
10.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
7.26%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
65 / 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
WEST BUSSELTON 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 11.8%
- High annual growth of 9.6% — outperforming state average
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,382/wk
$44k taxable p.a.
Renters
25.0%
70.3% owner-occupier
Median age
45.0 yrs
Unemployment
6.4%
Population growth
+1.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
89%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
9.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
3.4 ha
Large block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.8%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
204.5 km
Regional
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
24.5%
Buyer's market
Walkability
12 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
12.3 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
14/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 6280
🏫Primary (4)
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
📚Combined (3)
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs PP-12 · Inner Regional
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Inner Regional
⭐Special (1)
Geographe Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
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
School quality
Average10 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
10
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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