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Tarcoola Beach, WA 6530
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$715,000
market range $675K-$750K
Median Unit
$730,000
market range $425K-$750K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.8%
1yr Growth
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Tarcoola Beach market and investor summary
Tarcoola Beach (WA 6530) runs a median house price of $715K, with houses yielding a gross 4.8%. House prices have moved +62.8% over three years. At 0.9% 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 4.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 82 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Tarcoola Beach: people, income and schools
About 1,360 people live in Tarcoola Beach, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 43, skewed a little older, and 73% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $112,000 a year, or roughly $2,160 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 6.4 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 14 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 19 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 1,360
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $112,000/yr
- Households renting
- 25%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 14
- avg ICSEA 937
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Walk score
- 19/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Tarcoola Beach
No properties currently listed in Tarcoola Beach
Search Tarcoola Beach listings →Frequently asked questions about Tarcoola Beach
What should I check before investing in Tarcoola Beach?
Tarcoola Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.8% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. 3-year capital growth of +62.8% 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 Tarcoola Beach?
The median property price in Tarcoola Beach, WA 6530 is $715K for houses and $730K for units.
What rental yield does Tarcoola Beach show?
The gross rental yield in Tarcoola Beach is 4.8% for houses and 3.0% 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 Tarcoola Beach?
House prices in Tarcoola Beach are up 62.8% 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 Tarcoola Beach?
The current vacancy rate in Tarcoola Beach is 0.9%. 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 Tarcoola Beach?
Tarcoola Beach has a population of approximately 1,360 residents, with a median age of 43.
What schools are near Tarcoola Beach?
There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of Tarcoola Beach. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Tarcoola Beach affordable to buy in?
A median house in Tarcoola Beach costs about 6.4 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 Tarcoola Beach's population growing?
The population of Tarcoola Beach has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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