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Cockburn Central, WA 6164
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$920,000
market range $825K-$1.2M
Median Unit
$595,000
market range $525K-$650K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.5%
market range +5.0% to +32.5%
Investment snapshot for Cockburn Central
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Cockburn Central market and investor summary
In Cockburn Central, WA 6164, the median house sells for around $920K, on a gross rental yield of 4.3% for houses. House prices have moved +16.5% over the past year and +66.3% over three years. At 0.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking. If you are weighing units rather than houses, a pipeline of new approvals is worth watching as future supply that can hold back apartment price and rent growth.
Living in Cockburn Central: people, income and schools
Cockburn Central is home to around 1,521 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 22% over five years. At a median age of 31, it reads as younger than the national median, with renters making up 62% of households. A renter base that size keeps demand for well-priced rentals fairly consistent, though rents do most of the work on the return.
The typical household income runs to around $85,000 a year (about $1,630 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 12% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 26 schools within roughly 5km to choose from. Cockburn Central sits about 19 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 59 for walkability and 57 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 1,521
- +22% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $85,000/yr
- Households renting
- 62%
- Family households
- 50%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 26
- Unemployment
- 2.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 19 km
- Walk score
- 59/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Cockburn Central
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What should I check before investing in Cockburn Central?
Cockburn Central has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.0%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +16.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Cockburn Central?
The median property price in Cockburn Central, WA 6164 is $920K for houses and $595K for units.
What rental yield does Cockburn Central show?
The gross rental yield in Cockburn Central is 4.3% for houses and 5.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Cockburn Central?
House prices in Cockburn Central are up 16.5% over the past year and up 66.3% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Cockburn Central?
The current vacancy rate in Cockburn Central is 0.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Cockburn Central?
Cockburn Central has a population of approximately 1,521 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Cockburn Central?
There are 26 schools within roughly 5km of Cockburn Central. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Cockburn Central affordable to buy in?
A median house in Cockburn Central costs about 10.9 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Cockburn Central's population growing?
The population of Cockburn Central has grown about 22% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Cockburn Central from the CBD?
Cockburn Central is about 19 km from the CBD.
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