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Glen Forrest, WA 6071
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,200,000
market range $1.2M-$1.3M
Median Unit
$640,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.3%
market range +10.0% to +22.5%
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Glen Forrest market and investor summary
In Glen Forrest, WA 6071, the median house sells for around $1.2M, on a gross rental yield of 3.1% for houses. House prices have moved +16.3% over the past year and +67.8% over three years. At 1.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Glen Forrest: people, income and schools
Glen Forrest has a resident population of roughly 2,789, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 45, it reads as skewed a little older, and 91% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $109,000 a year (about $2,100 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 11.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 6 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Glen Forrest sits about 23 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 27 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,789
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $109,000/yr
- Households renting
- 7%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 1097
- Unemployment
- 1.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 23 km
- Walk score
- 27/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Glen Forrest
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What should I check before investing in Glen Forrest?
Glen Forrest has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +16.3% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +67.8% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Glen Forrest?
The median property price in Glen Forrest, WA 6071 is $1.2M for houses and $640K for units.
What rental yield does Glen Forrest show?
The gross rental yield in Glen Forrest is 3.1% for houses and 2.1% 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 Glen Forrest?
House prices in Glen Forrest are up 16.3% over the past year and up 67.8% 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 Glen Forrest?
The current vacancy rate in Glen Forrest 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 Glen Forrest?
Glen Forrest has a population of approximately 2,789 residents, with a median age of 45.
What schools are near Glen Forrest?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Glen Forrest. 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 Glen Forrest affordable to buy in?
A median house in Glen Forrest costs about 11.0 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 Glen Forrest's population growing?
The population of Glen Forrest has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Glen Forrest from the CBD?
Glen Forrest is about 23 km from the CBD.
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