MASSEY BAY
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.$235,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real4.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real10.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MASSEY BAY
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MASSEY BAY 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
$209/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+9.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.30%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
70 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
Market overview
MASSEY BAY 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 4.6% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 10.1% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,399/wk
$61k taxable p.a.
Renters
41.7%
52.3% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.1%
Population growth
+2.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
76%
12% apartments
Degree qualified
25.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
9.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
860 m²
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
4.6%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
805.4 km
Regional
Days on market
30 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
37.8%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
152.6 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,081/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6701
🏫Primary (2)
Government · Yrs K-6 · Very Remote
Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Very Remote
📚Combined (2)
St Mary Star of the Sea College
Catholic · Yrs PP-12 · Very Remote
Government · Yrs K-12 · Very Remote
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 crime27.2 offences / 100 persons
Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)
School quality
Below average4 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
32
/ 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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