DAVENPORT
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Est.$365,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real4.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real11.8%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for DAVENPORT
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
DAVENPORT 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
$300/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+12.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
8.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.21%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+13.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
71 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
Market overview
DAVENPORT is a WA suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 11.8% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,469/wk
$60k taxable p.a.
Renters
31.8%
64.9% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.3%
Population growth
+2.5% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
70%
13% apartments
Degree qualified
21.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
15.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
760 m²
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
12.1%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
155.9 km
Regional
Days on market
26 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
38.6%
Buyer's market
Walkability
71 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
3.3 km
Near coast
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,259/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6230
🏫Primary (12)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
🎓Secondary (5)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Newton Moore Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
📚Combined (3)
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Inner Regional
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Inner Regional
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Inner Regional
⭐Special (3)
Newton Moore Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional
South Bunbury Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
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
Safe9.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)
School quality
Average23 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
28
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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