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Golden Bay, WA 6174
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$830,000
market range $775K-$950K
Median Unit
$880,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+21.3%
market range +15.0% to +27.5%
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Golden Bay market and investor summary
In Golden Bay, WA 6174, the median house sells for around $830K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. House prices have moved +21.3% over the past year and +78.3% over three years. At 1.8% 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 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Golden Bay: people, income and schools
About 5,681 people live in Golden Bay, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 18% over five years. At a median age of 30, it reads as younger than the national median, and 74% 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 $98,000 a year (about $1,890 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.4 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia.
Families have 8 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Golden Bay sits about 54 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 25 for walkability and 9 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 5,681
- +18% over 5yr
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $98,000/yr
- Households renting
- 25%
- Family households
- 77%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 8
- avg ICSEA 995
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 54 km
- Walk score
- 25/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Golden Bay
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What should I check before investing in Golden Bay?
Golden Bay has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +21.3% 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 Golden Bay?
The median property price in Golden Bay, WA 6174 is $830K for houses and $880K for units.
What rental yield does Golden Bay show?
The gross rental yield in Golden Bay is 4.0% for houses and 1.4% 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 Golden Bay?
House prices in Golden Bay are up 21.3% over the past year and up 78.3% 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 Golden Bay?
The current vacancy rate in Golden Bay is 1.8%. 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 Golden Bay?
Golden Bay has a population of approximately 5,681 residents, with a median age of 30.
What schools are near Golden Bay?
There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Golden Bay. 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 Golden Bay affordable to buy in?
A median house in Golden Bay costs about 8.4 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Golden Bay's population growing?
The population of Golden Bay has grown about 18% 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 Golden Bay from the CBD?
Golden Bay is about 54 km from the CBD.
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