WA6317· Pop. 3,637Dumbleyung

KATANNING

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

88

Liveability score

27

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.

$360,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

6.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

9.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KATANNING 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

Real

$450/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026 · weekly

Demand change

+10.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.2%

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

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KATANNING is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and strong 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 6.5%
  • High annual growth of 9.5% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Tight new-supply pipeline (0.2% of stock) — limited new competition supports prices

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,350/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.5%

64.2% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.1%

ABS SALM (SA2)

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Socio-economic

2/10

SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

18.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

257.7 km

Regional

Days on market

48 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

24.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

199.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

31/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6317

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Patrick's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 983(39%)
116 students14:1 student–teacher57% girls11% top SEA quarter

Braeside Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 930(18%)
126 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls7% top SEA quarter

Katanning Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 846(5%)
234 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Katanning Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 886(8%)
355 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls4% 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

Moderate
78/ 100

11.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Below average
911ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
28/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

24

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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