WA6112· Pop. 11,667Armadale

Harrisdale

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot
74StrongInvestor score
Weak020Soft2140Balanced4160Strong6180Standout81100

Above-average investor fundamentals

Beats 87% of WA suburbs

#241 of 1,810 in WA · #676 of 17,753 nationally

Liveability score

67/ 100

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.

$775,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

5.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

10.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

Investment checklist

The parameters investors screen on, checked against Harrisdale.

14 of 15

checks passed

Cash flow

4/4

Growth drivers

3/4

Supply & demand

2/2

Risk

1/1

Location quality

4/4

15 parameters · 15 with data for Harrisdale · 7 of those from government sources

Gross rental yieldEST.

Annual rent as a share of price — the headline cash-flow measure, before costs.

5.03%

3.5% or higher

Vacancy rateEST.

Under 2% is a landlord's market; above 3% means falling rents and letting-up periods.

1.3%

under 2%

New-supply pipelineREAL

New dwellings approved as a share of existing stock. The most reliable growth killer — lots of cranes caps prices.

0.9%

under 2% of stock

Net yield (after costs)EST.

Gross yield minus rates, insurance, management and maintenance — typically 1.5–2 points lower.

3.32%

2.5% or higher

Rental demandEST.

Composite of tenant competition — how quickly a vacancy is likely to fill.

70/100

60 or higher

Annual price growthEST.

Most long-run return comes from growth compounding on the whole asset, not your deposit.

10.7%

4% or higher

5-year growth (p.a.)EST.

Medium-run trend — less noisy than a single year.

14.1%

4% or higher

10-year growth (p.a.)EST.

Whether the market has compounded through a full cycle, not just a boom.

4.4%

5% or higher

Population growthEST.

Demand growth — but it only lifts prices where supply can't easily respond.

3.0%

1% or higher

Owner-occupier shareREAL

Owner-heavy streets hold up in downturns; investor-heavy ones see correlated selling.

74.9%

65% or higher

Safety indexREAL

Tenant demand and owner-occupier appeal both track perceived safety.

83/100

60 or higher

School quality (ICSEA)REAL

Catchment strength is the most durable driver of family-buyer demand.

1011

1000 or higher

Transit accessREAL

Commute access widens the tenant pool and supports rents.

51/100

40 or higher

WalkabilityREAL

Amenity within walking distance is consistently capitalised into price.

77/100

40 or higher

UnemploymentREAL

Local income security underwrites both rent payment and buyer depth.

1.4%

under 4%

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What each parameter means

Verify these yourself

No dataset covers everything. These matter to the decision and we don't hold them — here's where to look.

  • Days on market

    How fast stock clears is a leading indicator — it moves before prices do. We have no free suburb-level source for it.

    Count active listings on realestate.com.au or Domain and check their listing dates, or ask two local agents.

  • Auction clearance

    Buyer competition at the margin. Only meaningful where auctions are actually common — in outer and regional suburbs most sales are private treaty, so a clearance rate says little.

    Your state's Real Estate Institute publishes weekly clearance rates by region.

  • Flood risk

    Drives insurance cost and, increasingly, insurability — which caps the resale pool. No free national dataset exists at suburb level; it is mapped council by council.

    Search your council's flood overlay or planning portal for the specific address — risk varies street by street, so a suburb-wide rating would mislead even if we had one.

  • Bushfire risk

    Same insurance exposure, plus rebuild-standard costs inside designated zones.

    Check your state's designated bushfire-prone area mapping — NSW Planning Portal, VIC's BPA layer on VicPlan, Queensland Globe, or WA's Map Viewer Plus.

  • Strata and body corporate costs

    For units this can swallow a third of gross rent, and a special levy can arrive without warning.

    Ask for the strata report and the last two years of minutes before you offer.

  • What the street is actually like

    Suburb medians average over streets that trade very differently — a main road, a flight path or a commission block will not show up in any of the figures above.

    Walk it at night and on a weekday morning. Nothing on this page substitutes for that.

AI insights for Harrisdale

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

Harrisdale 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

Est.

$750/wk

modelled estimate · weekly

Demand change

+8.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.32%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.1%

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

Real

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

Dwellings built (WA)

Real

19,963

completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)

8.7% vs prior year · 24,236 started

Price & rent growth

How Harrisdale has moved — and whether rent has kept pace with price

No price or rent history available yet.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

Harrisdale 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 10.7% — 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

$1,853/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.7%

74.9% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

1.4%

ABS SALM (SA2)

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Socio-economic

5/10

SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

99%

0% apartments

Degree qualified

51.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

590 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

26.4 km

Outer suburbs

Walkability

77 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

26.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,417/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6112

🏫14 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚7 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

Harrisdale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1092(82%)
1,028 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls36% top SEA quarter

Aspiri Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1091(82%)
1,024 students19:1 student–teacher50% girls35% top SEA quarter

Piara Waters Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1078(78%)
1,070 students19:1 student–teacher47% girls30% top SEA quarter

North Harrisdale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1077(77%)
805 students19:1 student–teacher48% girls30% top SEA quarter

Riva Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1066(74%)
854 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls25% top SEA quarter

Pioneer Village School

Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(58%)
169 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls16% top SEA quarter

Xavier Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
410 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Armadale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1002(47%)
440 students18:1 student–teacher46% girls12% top SEA quarter

Forrestdale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 990(42%)
264 students17:1 student–teacher45% girls8% top SEA quarter

Kingsley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 938(20%)
254 students17:1 student–teacher41% girls5% top SEA quarter

Challis Community Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 936(20%)
830 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls4% top SEA quarter

Willandra Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 936(20%)
648 students17:1 student–teacher52% girls3% top SEA quarter

Neerigen Brook Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 911(13%)
302 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

Gwynne Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 879(7%)
525 students17:1 student–teacher47% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (5)

Harrisdale Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1072(76%)
2,303 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls28% top SEA quarter

Piara Waters Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
558 students17:1 student–teacher54% girls25% top SEA quarter

John Calvin Christian College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1042(65%)
366 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls19% top SEA quarter

Armadale Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 920(15%)
762 students16:1 student–teacher42% girls2% top SEA quarter

Cecil Andrews College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 886(8%)
767 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls2% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (7)

Carey Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1114(88%)
1,484 students12:1 student–teacher53% girls45% top SEA quarter

Carey Baptist College Forrestdale

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1081(79%)
760 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls31% top SEA quarter

St John Bosco College

Catholic · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1063(73%)
1,243 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls23% top SEA quarter

Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale)

Independent · Yrs PP-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1042(65%)
599 students15:1 student–teacher55% girls21% top SEA quarter

Australian Christian College - Darling Downs

Independent · Yrs PP-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1028(59%)
201 students13:1 student–teacher54% girls15% top SEA quarter

Southern Hills Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
453 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls14% top SEA quarter

Dale Christian College WA

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1001(47%)
657 students15:1 student–teacher54% girls10% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Gwynne Park Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 972(34%)
94 students6:1 student–teacher24% girls10% top SEA quarter

Armadale Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 952(26%)
93 students6:1 student–teacher26% girls6% 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
83/ 100

10.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Average
1011ICSEA · national avg 1000

28 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
51/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 54 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

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Common questions about Harrisdale

What is the median house price in Harrisdale?

The median house price in Harrisdale, WA 6112 is estimated at $775,000. This is a modelled estimate, not a recorded sale figure — treat it as approximate and confirm against recent local sales.

Is Harrisdale a good investment?

Harrisdale, WA 6112 scores moderately against our investment checklist, at 74 out of 100, with a gross yield of about 5.0%, estimated annual growth of 10.7%, a median around $775,000. Yield and growth figures are modelled estimates, so use them to compare suburbs rather than as a forecast. The full checklist on this page breaks the score into cash flow, growth, supply and risk.

Is Harrisdale a safe suburb?

Harrisdale scores 83 out of 100 for safety, which is well above the national average. The score is built from state police offence data for this area, not resident sentiment.

What are the schools like in Harrisdale?

Harrisdale has 28 schools in or near the suburb, with an average ICSEA of 1011 — slightly above the Australian average of 1000. ICSEA is ACARA's index of educational advantage.

How far is Harrisdale from the city, and what is transport like?

Harrisdale is about 26 km from the CBD, with a public-transport score of 51 out of 100, calculated from actual train, tram and bus stops nearby, with a Walk Score of 77.

Answers are generated from the data on this page. Figures marked as estimates are modelled, not recorded transactions.

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