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Kardinya, WA 6163
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,260,000
market range $1.2M-$1.3M
Median Unit
$760,000
market range $650K-$825K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+22.0%
market range +7.5% to +25.0%
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Kardinya market and investor summary
In Kardinya, WA 6163, the median house sells for around $1.3M, on a gross rental yield of 3.3% for houses. House prices have moved +22.0% over the past year and +69.5% over three years. At 1.2% 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 3.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking. If you are weighing units rather than houses, a pipeline of new approvals is worth watching as future supply that can hold back apartment price and rent growth.
Living in Kardinya: people, income and schools
Kardinya has a resident population of roughly 9,137, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and 77% 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 $100,000 a year (about $1,930 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers.
Families have 54 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Kardinya sits about 14 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 53 for walkability and 8 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 9,137
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $100,000/yr
- Households renting
- 21%
- Family households
- 75%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 54
- avg ICSEA 1051
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 14 km
- Walk score
- 53/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kardinya
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What should I check before investing in Kardinya?
Kardinya has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +22.0% 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 Kardinya?
The median property price in Kardinya, WA 6163 is $1.3M for houses and $760K for units.
What rental yield does Kardinya show?
The gross rental yield in Kardinya is 3.3% for houses and 4.8% 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 Kardinya?
House prices in Kardinya are up 22.0% over the past year and up 69.5% 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 Kardinya?
The current vacancy rate in Kardinya is 1.2%. 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 Kardinya?
Kardinya has a population of approximately 9,137 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Kardinya?
There are 54 schools within roughly 5km of Kardinya. 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 Kardinya affordable to buy in?
A median house in Kardinya costs about 12.6 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 Kardinya's population growing?
The population of Kardinya has grown about 12% 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 Kardinya from the CBD?
Kardinya is about 14 km from the CBD.
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