WA6450· Pop. 13,159Ravensthorpe

WINDABOUT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

63

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

4.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

8.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WINDABOUT 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

$265/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+7.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.23%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WINDABOUT is a WA suburb offering moderate 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

  • Rental yield 4.8% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 8.1% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,515/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.9%

65.1% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

20.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

7.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

615.8 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

25 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

612.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

7/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6450

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Cascade Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1023

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1011

Esperance Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1010

Condingup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 970

Munglinup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 962

Castletown Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 957

Esperance Christian School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 858

Nulsen Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 833

🎓Secondary (2)

Esperance Anglican Community School

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1004

Esperance Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 946

Special (1)

Esperance Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 912

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

Safety index

Safe
86/ 100

4.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
953ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
19/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

23

/ 100

Stable / no signal

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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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