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Wattleup, WA 6166

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$2,500,000

market range $1.1M-$2.5M

Median Unit

$580,000

Gross Yield (houses)

1.9%

1yr Growth (houses)

+18.2%

market range +10.0% to +32.5%

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Wattleup market and investor summary

In Wattleup, WA 6166, the median house sells for around $2.5M, on a gross rental yield of 1.9% for houses. House prices have moved +18.2% over the past year and +56.9% over three years. At 0.6% 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 1.9% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Wattleup: people, income and schools

About 443 people live in Wattleup, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 13% over five years. At a median age of 50, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 69% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $72,000 a year (about $1,380 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).

Families have 13 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Wattleup sits about 25 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
443
+13% over 5yr
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$72,000/yr
Households renting
29%
Family households
69%
Socio-economic rank
8/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
13
avg ICSEA 1064
Unemployment
2.5%
Distance to CBD
25 km
Walk score
1/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Wattleup

What should I check before investing in Wattleup?

Wattleup has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 7.2%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. 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 are typical property prices in Wattleup?

The median property price in Wattleup, WA 6166 is $2.5M for houses and $580K for units.

What rental yield does Wattleup show?

The gross rental yield in Wattleup is 1.9% for houses and 7.2% 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 Wattleup?

House prices in Wattleup are up 18.2% over the past year and up 56.9% 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 Wattleup?

The current vacancy rate in Wattleup is 0.6%. 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 Wattleup?

Wattleup has a population of approximately 443 residents, with a median age of 50.

What schools are near Wattleup?

There are 13 schools within roughly 5km of Wattleup. 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 Wattleup's population growing?

The population of Wattleup has grown about 13% 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 Wattleup from the CBD?

Wattleup is about 25 km from the CBD.

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