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Gap Ridge, WA 6714
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$875,000
Median Unit
$2,065,000
Gross Yield (houses)
8.6%
1yr Growth
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Gap Ridge market and investor summary
In Gap Ridge, WA 6714, the median house sells for around $875K, on a gross rental yield of 8.6% for houses. At 0.5% 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 8.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Apartment stock is taking longer than usual to clear, a sign of softer demand at the unit end of the market.
Living in Gap Ridge: people, income and schools
About 175 people live in Gap Ridge, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 60% 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 $72,000 a year (about $1,380 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 12.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 5 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 175
- +11% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $72,000/yr
- Households renting
- 60%
- Family households
- 75%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 5
- avg ICSEA 977
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Gap Ridge
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Search Gap Ridge listings →Frequently asked questions about Gap Ridge
What should I check before investing in Gap Ridge?
Gap Ridge has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 8.6%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Tight rental market (0.5% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Gap Ridge?
The median property price in Gap Ridge, WA 6714 is $875K for houses and $2.1M for units.
What rental yield does Gap Ridge show?
The gross rental yield in Gap Ridge is 8.6% for houses and 2.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Gap Ridge?
The current vacancy rate in Gap Ridge is 0.5%. 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 Gap Ridge?
Gap Ridge has a population of approximately 175 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Gap Ridge?
There are 5 schools within roughly 5km of Gap Ridge. 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 Gap Ridge affordable to buy in?
A median house in Gap Ridge costs about 12.2 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 Gap Ridge's population growing?
The population of Gap Ridge has grown about 11% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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