WA6027· Pop. 42,828Wanneroo

OCEAN REEF

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

71

Liveability score

50

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.

5.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

14.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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OCEAN REEF 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

$1,050/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+15.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.68%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

74 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 5.3%
  • 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

$2,016/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.2%

76.1% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

25.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

570 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

23.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

12 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

35 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

23.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,395/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6027

🏫12 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚1 Combined4 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (12)

St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1086(80%)
587 students18:1 student–teacher46% girls31% top SEA quarter

Mullaloo Beach Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1077(77%)
294 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls27% top SEA quarter

Beaumaris Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(75%)
516 students19:1 student–teacher46% girls26% top SEA quarter

Mullaloo Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(75%)
236 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls24% top SEA quarter

Edgewater Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1064(73%)
414 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls26% top SEA quarter

Connolly Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1062(73%)
384 students19:1 student–teacher47% girls24% top SEA quarter

Ocean Reef Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(66%)
192 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls14% top SEA quarter

Joondalup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1024(57%)
381 students17:1 student–teacher44% girls17% top SEA quarter

Poseidon Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1018(55%)
267 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls11% top SEA quarter

Beldon Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1016(54%)
303 students19:1 student–teacher52% girls11% top SEA quarter

Eddystone Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1013(53%)
322 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls14% top SEA quarter

Heathridge Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1011(52%)
191 students11:1 student–teacher40% girls12% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (4)

Prendiville Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1073(76%)
1,086 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls25% top SEA quarter

Mater Dei College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1056(71%)
1,047 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls21% top SEA quarter

Ocean Reef Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1055(70%)
1,353 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls20% top SEA quarter

Belridge Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1010(51%)
959 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls11% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Lake Joondalup Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1102(85%)
1,282 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls38% top SEA quarter

Special (4)

Beldon Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1049(68%)
75 students6:1 student–teacher19% girls23% top SEA quarter

Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
111 students6:1 student–teacher23% girls22% top SEA quarter

Joondalup Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1032(61%)
132 students5:1 student–teacher26% girls20% top SEA quarter

Alta-1 College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 950(25%)
845 students9:1 student–teacher57% girls4% 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
42/ 100

17.5 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1044ICSEA · national avg 1000

21 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
39/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 32 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

32

/ 100

Early signs

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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