WA6168· Pop. 772Rockingham

GARDEN ISLAND

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Liveability score

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.

$390,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

13.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

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GARDEN ISLAND 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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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$300/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+13.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.3%

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.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

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

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 4.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 13.4% — 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

$1,176/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.8%

63.8% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

55%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

40.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

38.1 km

Regional

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

32 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

25.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,413/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6168

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐3 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Star of the Sea Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)

638 students19:1 student–teacher50% girls18% top SEA quarter

Rockingham Beach Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(44%)

406 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls10% top SEA quarter

Bungaree Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 927(17%)

233 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls2% top SEA quarter

Hillman Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 925(17%)

256 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls3% top SEA quarter

East Waikiki Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 919(15%)

385 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls3% top SEA quarter

Cooloongup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 913(14%)

312 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Kolbe Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)

1,270 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls19% top SEA quarter

Rockingham Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 954(26%)

1,035 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Rockingham Montessori School

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1033(61%)

272 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

⭐Special (3)

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(43%)

67 students5:1 student–teacher30% girls11% top SEA quarter

Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 984(39%)

76 students5:1 student–teacher28% girls8% top SEA quarter

SMYL Community College

Independent · Yrs 9-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 905(12%)

252 students9:1 student–teacher60% girls1% 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

Safe

84/ 100

10.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Average

969ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

40/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 26 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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