WA6062· Pop. 34,144Bayswater

MORLEY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

73

Liveability score

55

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

3.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

14.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MORLEY 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

$600/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+15.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

71 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MORLEY is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 14.0% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,617/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.7%

71.6% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

15%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

47.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

210 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

7.7 km

Middle ring

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

59 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

7.7 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,536/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 6062

🏫7 Primary🎓3 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Infant Jesus School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(79%)
420 students20:1 student–teacher57% girls29% top SEA quarter

Weld Square Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1053(69%)
158 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls22% top SEA quarter

Morley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(59%)
228 students16:1 student–teacher44% girls17% top SEA quarter

Noranda Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
352 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls14% top SEA quarter

Camboon Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1019(55%)
322 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls16% top SEA quarter

Hampton Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1017(54%)
394 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls15% top SEA quarter

Embleton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 955(27%)
199 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls8% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

John Forrest Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1026(58%)
1,122 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls18% top SEA quarter

Morley Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1008(50%)
1,013 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls12% top SEA quarter

Hampton Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 983(39%)
1,092 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls7% 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
38/ 100

18.6 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1019ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 54 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

55

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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