WA6271· Pop. 161Capel

STIRLING ESTATE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

66

Liveability score

45

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.

$415,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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STIRLING ESTATE 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

Real

$320/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026 · weekly

Demand change

+6.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

8.07%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

5.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

Dwellings built (WA)

Real

19,963

completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)

8.7% vs prior year · 24,236 started

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

STIRLING ESTATE is a WA suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 4.0% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.8%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Elevated supply pipeline (5.0% of stock in new approvals) — future supply may pressure capital growth and rents
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,465/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.1%

77.7% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

ABS SALM (SA2)

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Socio-economic

3/10

SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

13.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

187.2 km

Regional

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

24.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

24.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

6/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 6271

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Capel Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 979(37%)
320 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

South-West John Calvin Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1051(69%)
65 students7:1 student–teacher54% girls24% 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

Safe
90/ 100

9.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Average
1015ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
4/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 2 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

10

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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