WA6018· Pop. 42,250Stirling

GWELUP

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

61

Liveability score

64

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.

5.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

14.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.8%

modelled estimate

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GWELUP 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

$1,000/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+15.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.65%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

72 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 5.0%
  • High annual growth of 14.1% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,210/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.4%

70.3% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

17%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

34.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

210 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

12 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

60 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

9.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,708/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 6018

🏫10 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Holy Rosary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1128(91%)
392 students17:1 student–teacher47% girls50% top SEA quarter

Lake Gwelup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1126(91%)
552 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls49% top SEA quarter

Woodlands Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1122(90%)
359 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls50% top SEA quarter

Doubleview Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1118(89%)
476 students18:1 student–teacher45% girls45% top SEA quarter

Karrinyup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1115(88%)
561 students19:1 student–teacher48% girls45% top SEA quarter

Deanmore Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1111(87%)
486 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls43% top SEA quarter

St Dominic's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1108(86%)
138 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls42% top SEA quarter

Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1095(83%)
152 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls36% top SEA quarter

Newborough Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1086(80%)
344 students19:1 student–teacher45% girls40% top SEA quarter

Yuluma Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1038(63%)
368 students17:1 student–teacher45% girls24% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Churchlands Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1115(88%)
2,221 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls47% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

St Mary's Anglican Girls' School

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1151(95%)
1,483 students9:1 student–teacher100% girls61% top SEA quarter

Newman College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1121(90%)
1,824 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls47% 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
37/ 100

18.9 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier
1110ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
48/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 16 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

28

/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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