WA6415· Pop. 59Merredin

KORBEL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

75

Liveability score

35

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.

$290,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

9.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KORBEL 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

$220/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+9.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

7.61%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

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

KORBEL is a WA suburb offering moderate 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

  • Rental yield 3.9% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 9.0% — outperforming state average
  • 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

$1,396/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.8%

63.7% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.3%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

11.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

235.7 km

Regional

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

22 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

235.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

142/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 6415

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1015(54%)
118 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Merredin College

Government · Yrs K-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 912(13%)
542 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls5% 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
77/ 100

11.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Average
964ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
10/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

11

/ 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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