WEST PINJARRA
Investor score
68
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
2.4%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
9.4%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WEST PINJARRA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST PINJARRA 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
$310/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.67%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+11.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
68 / 100
Strong 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 PINJARRA 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 2.4% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 9.4% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,305/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
20.6%
72.7% owner-occupier
Median age
44.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.3%
Population growth
+3.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
66%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
42.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
20.5%
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
6.2%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
75.6 km
Regional
Days on market
24 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.6%
Balanced market
Walkability
86 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
16.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,439/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6208
🏫Primary (3)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Pinjarra Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Carcoola Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Pinjarra Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Austin Cove Baptist College
Independent · Yrs PP-12
⭐Special (1)
Fairbridge College
Independent · Yrs 7-12
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
Average6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
45
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
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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