WA6173· Pop. 12,474Rockingham

SECRET HARBOUR

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

84

Liveability score

49

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

Real

$680,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

5.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

13.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SECRET HARBOUR

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

SECRET HARBOUR 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 price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$680/wk

Verified research · 2026

Demand change

+13.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.02%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

71 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SECRET HARBOUR 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 5.2%
  • High annual growth of 13.3% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,492/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.5%

79.4% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

26.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

640 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

51.7 km

Regional

Days on market

13 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

50 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

14.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,415/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6173

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Secret Harbour Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1017(55%)
644 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls12% top SEA quarter

Comet Bay Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1005(49%)
638 students19:1 student–teacher48% girls10% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Comet Bay College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1004(49%)
1,879 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls10% 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

Moderate
77/ 100

11.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Average
1009ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
34/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 53 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

37

/ 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

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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