WEST COOLUP
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
1.6%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
12.6%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WEST COOLUP
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST COOLUP 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.
Median rent
$279/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+12.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.33%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.5%
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
Est.2.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
WEST COOLUP 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 1.6% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 12.6% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,875/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
12.0%
81.3% owner-occupier
Median age
42.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.0%
Population growth
+3.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
54%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
34.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
19.9%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
690 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.6%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
89.0 km
Regional
Days on market
18 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.6%
Balanced market
Walkability
71 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
27.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,440/km²
Suburban
Liveability & safety
School quality
Average3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
35
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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