WA6111· Pop. 23,639Kalamunda

ASHENDON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

69

Liveability score

43

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

1.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

11.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ASHENDON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$295/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+9.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.41%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

70 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

ASHENDON is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 11.0% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,543/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.5%

77.0% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

59%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

32.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

680 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

35.7 km

Regional

Days on market

17 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

35.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,417/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6111

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Kelmscott John Calvin School

Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(66%)
183 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls17% top SEA quarter

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
180 students14:1 student–teacher43% girls15% top SEA quarter

Clifton Hills Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1006(50%)
454 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls11% top SEA quarter

Kelmscott Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 975(35%)
367 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls10% top SEA quarter

Westfield Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 911(13%)
305 students12:1 student–teacher41% girls3% top SEA quarter

Grovelands Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 898(10%)
335 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Kelmscott Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 984(39%)
1,335 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls9% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

John Wollaston Anglican Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1060(72%)
1,206 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls23% top SEA quarter

Roleystone Community College

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1022(57%)
640 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls12% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Sowilo Community High School

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 945(23%)
78 students13:1 student–teacher56% girls4% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
31/ 100

20.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
988ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 50 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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