O’CONNOR
Investor score
54
Liveability score
46
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.2.7%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.9.4%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.0.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for O’CONNOR
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
O’CONNOR 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
$350/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
6.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.00%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
67 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
O’CONNOR 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 2.7% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 9.4% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,638/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
27.6%
69.8% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.1%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
60%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
32.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
15.7%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
580 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
12.2%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
16.0 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
17 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
44 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
9.5 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,413/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6163
🏫Primary (14)
Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
East Hamilton Hill Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (2)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (2)
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs 8-12 · Major Cities
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
School quality
Average20 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
30
/ 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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