JOONDALUP
Investor score
66
Liveability score
48
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.4.7%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.10.8%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.0.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for JOONDALUP
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
JOONDALUP 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
$700/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+8.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.18%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+14.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
JOONDALUP 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 4.7% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 10.8% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,016/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
22.2%
76.1% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.9%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
64%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
25.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
17.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
580 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
6.2%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
23.0 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
12 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
35 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
23.0 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,395/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6027
🏫Primary (12)
St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Mullaloo Heights Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (4)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (1)
Lake Joondalup Baptist College
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (4)
Beldon Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Joondalup Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
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
School quality
Average21 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
37
/ 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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