WEST ISLAND COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS
Investor score
45
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
8.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
2.3%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
0.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WEST ISLAND COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST ISLAND COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS 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
$231/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+1.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.89%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+11.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
56 / 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 ISLAND COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and moderate 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 8.0%
- 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
$2,519/wk
$45k taxable p.a.
Renters
67.2%
12.3% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
6.5%
Population growth
+1.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
20.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
88%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
24.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
3.6 ha
Large block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.3%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
2936.2 km
Regional
Days on market
59 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
23.7%
Buyer's market
Walkability
29 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
2263.8 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
109/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 6799
📚Combined (1)
Cocos Islands District High School
Government · Yrs K-10
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
Below average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
23
/ 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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