WA6740· Pop. 388Derby-West Kimberley

KALUMBURU

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

77

Liveability score

25

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.

$85,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

7.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

5.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for KALUMBURU

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

KALUMBURU 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

$123/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.40%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KALUMBURU is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Strong rental yield of 7.5%
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.4%
  • 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,165/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

63.8%

22.6% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

21.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

2276.8 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

23.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

383.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

76/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6740

🏫1 Primary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs 1-6 · Very Remote

ICSEA 747(2%)
35 students7:1 student–teacher40% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Wyndham District High School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Very Remote

ICSEA 660(1%)
112 students9:1 student–teacher55% girls1% top SEA quarter

Kalumburu Remote Community School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Very Remote

114 students8:1 student–teacher52% girls

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
0/ 100

48.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Disadvantaged
704ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
3/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

16

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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