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Whitby, WA 6123
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$700,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$560,000
Gross Yield (units)
6.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+22.0%
market range +17.5% to +25.0%
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Whitby market and investor summary
Whitby sits in WA, postcode 6123. House prices have moved +22.0% over the past year and +67.7% over three years. At 4.8% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 4.8% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Whitby: people, income and schools
About 1,005 people live in Whitby, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 13% over five years. At a median age of 28, it reads as younger than the national median, and 90% 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 $110,000 a year (about $2,120 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Whitby sits about 39 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 1,005
- +13% over 5yr
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $110,000/yr
- Households renting
- 8%
- Family households
- 84%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 994
- Unemployment
- 3.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 39 km
- Walk score
- 2/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Whitby
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What should I check before investing in Whitby?
Whitby has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.7%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. 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 Whitby?
The median property price in Whitby, WA 6123 is $560K for units.
What rental yield does Whitby show?
The gross rental yield in Whitby is 6.7% 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 Whitby?
House prices in Whitby are up 22.0% over the past year and up 67.7% 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 Whitby?
The current vacancy rate in Whitby is 4.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Whitby?
Whitby has a population of approximately 1,005 residents, with a median age of 28.
What schools are near Whitby?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Whitby. 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 Whitby's population growing?
The population of Whitby 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 Whitby from the CBD?
Whitby is about 39 km from the CBD.
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