SHOALWATER
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.$560,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real5.4%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real9.5%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.0.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for SHOALWATER
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
SHOALWATER 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
$580/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.00%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+15.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
68 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
Market overview
SHOALWATER 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 5.4%
- High annual growth of 9.5% — 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
$1,485/wk
$87k taxable p.a.
Renters
24.6%
73.3% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.0%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
55%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
27.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
19.5%
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
6.4%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
44.1 km
Regional
Days on market
14 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
27 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
21.7 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,413/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6169
🏫Primary (5)
Government · Yrs K-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
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities
Living Waters Lutheran College
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (3)
Koorana Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities
Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre
Government · Yrs 7-12 · 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
Safety index
Moderate11.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)
School quality
Average12 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
33
/ 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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