WA6438· Pop. 178Leonora

LAKE DARLOT

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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.

$125,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

6.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

11.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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LAKE DARLOT 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

$163/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+11.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.83%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

73 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

LAKE DARLOT 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 6.8%
High annual growth of 11.1% — 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

$1,446/wk

$60k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.2%

43.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.0%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

22.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

800 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

605.4 km

Regional

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

605.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,032/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6438

📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

📚Combined (1)

Leonora District High School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Very Remote

ICSEA 746(2%)

100 students9:1 student–teacher50% girls2% 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

High crime

33/ 100

20.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Disadvantaged

746ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

27/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 10 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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