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Geographe, WA 6280

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Strong Growth

Median House

$985,000

market range $875K-$1.3M

Median Unit

$415,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

3.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

+16.6%

market range +10.0% to +22.5%

Investment snapshot for Geographe

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Geographe market and investor summary

Geographe (WA 6280) runs a median house price of $985K, with houses yielding a gross 3.7%. House prices have moved +16.6% over the past year. At 3.4% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.

Living in Geographe: people, income and schools

Geographe has a resident population of roughly 3,622, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. The median age is 50, an older, established demographic, and families account for 72% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $69,000 a year, or roughly $1,330 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 5 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
3,622
+11% over 5yr
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$69,000/yr
Households renting
29%
Family households
72%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
5
avg ICSEA 1046
Unemployment
2.6%
Walk score
5/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Geographe

What should I check before investing in Geographe?

Geographe has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +16.6% 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 Geographe?

The median property price in Geographe, WA 6280 is $985K for houses.

What rental yield does Geographe show?

The gross rental yield in Geographe is 3.7% for houses. 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 Geographe?

House prices in Geographe are up 16.6% 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 Geographe?

The current vacancy rate in Geographe is 3.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.

How many people live in Geographe?

Geographe has a population of approximately 3,622 residents, with a median age of 50.

What schools are near Geographe?

There are 5 schools within roughly 5km of Geographe. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Geographe affordable to buy in?

A median house in Geographe costs about 14.2 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 Geographe's population growing?

The population of Geographe 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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Geographe WA 6280: Median House Price $985K