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Dampier, WA 6713
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$945,000
market range $900K-$1.0M
Median Unit
$350,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
6.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+10.4%
market range +0.0% to +22.5%
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Dampier market and investor summary
In Dampier, WA 6713, the median house sells for around $945K, on a gross rental yield of 6.8% for houses. House prices have moved +10.4% over the past year. At 1.0% 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 6.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Dampier: people, income and schools
Dampier is home to around 1,282 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 83% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $191,000 a year (about $3,660 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.0 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 12% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 38 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,282
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $191,000/yr
- Households renting
- 37%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 966
- Unemployment
- 3.0%
- Walk score
- 38/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dampier
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Search Dampier listings →Frequently asked questions about Dampier
What should I check before investing in Dampier?
Dampier has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 8.8%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +10.4% 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 Dampier?
The median property price in Dampier, WA 6713 is $945K for houses.
What rental yield does Dampier show?
The gross rental yield in Dampier is 6.8% for houses and 8.8% 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 Dampier?
House prices in Dampier are up 10.4% over the past year. 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 Dampier?
The current vacancy rate in Dampier is 1.0%. 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 Dampier?
Dampier has a population of approximately 1,282 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Dampier?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Dampier. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Dampier affordable to buy in?
A median house in Dampier costs about 5.0 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). 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 Dampier's population growing?
The population of Dampier has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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