Baldivis vs Merriwa
Property investment comparison - Baldivis, WA 6171 vs Merriwa, WA 6030
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Baldivis wins 1, Merriwa wins 2. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Baldivis | Merriwa |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $845K | $845K |
| Median unit price | $610K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.25% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.60% | 4.62% |
| 1-year house growth | +21.8%estimate | +21.4% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +77.5% |
| Vacancy rate | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Population | 37,697 | 5,587 |
Baldivis vs Merriwa: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $845K in Baldivis and $845K in Merriwa.
Over the past year house prices moved +21.8% in Baldivis (an estimate) and +21.4% in Merriwa, so recent momentum favours Baldivis, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 0.5% in Merriwa and 2.5% in Baldivis, so landlords in Merriwa face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Baldivis is the bigger suburb, with a population of 37,697 against 5,587, roughly 7 times the size of Merriwa; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Baldivis for recent price momentum, Merriwa for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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