WILLETTON
Investor score
61
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
5.1%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
12.6%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
0.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WILLETTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WILLETTON 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
$900/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+12.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.19%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+12.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
70 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
WILLETTON is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 5.1%
- 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
$2,243/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
18.5%
79.0% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.3%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
18.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
65%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
32.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
19.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
670 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
8.2%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
12.7 km
Middle ring
Days on market
17 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
84 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
12.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,414/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6155
🏫Primary (10)
Rostrata Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Willetton Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Burrendah Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Caladenia Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
St Emilie's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Ranford Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Orana Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Campbell Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Canning Vale Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Excelsior Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Willetton Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Canning Vale College
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
OneSchool Global WA
Independent · Yrs 3-12
⭐Special (2)
Castlereagh School
Government · Yrs K-12
Canning Vale Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs K-6
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
Above average15 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
27
/ 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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