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Utakarra, WA 6530
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$695,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$475,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (units)
5.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.2%
market range +15.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Utakarra
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Utakarra market and investor summary
Utakarra sits in WA, postcode 6530. House prices have moved +18.2% over the past year and +33.7% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 65 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Utakarra: people, income and schools
Utakarra has a resident population of roughly 1,467, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 72% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $70,000 a year (about $1,350 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 17 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 14 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 1,467
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $70,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 72%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 17
- avg ICSEA 874
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Walk score
- 14/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Utakarra
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What should I check before investing in Utakarra?
Utakarra has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.5%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +18.2% 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 rental yield does Utakarra show?
The gross rental yield in Utakarra is 5.5% 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 Utakarra?
House prices in Utakarra are up 18.2% over the past year and up 33.7% 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 Utakarra?
The current vacancy rate in Utakarra is 1.1%. 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 Utakarra?
Utakarra has a population of approximately 1,467 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Utakarra?
There are 17 schools within roughly 5km of Utakarra. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Utakarra's population growing?
The population of Utakarra 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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