WA6044· Pop. 18Dandaragan

WEDGE ISLAND

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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.

$305,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

10.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.0%

modelled estimate

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WEDGE ISLAND 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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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$250/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.62%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

69 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

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

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 10.8% — 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

$1,086/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.0%

73.4% owner-occupier

Median age

54.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

55%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

28.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

590 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

116.3 km

Regional

Days on market

14 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

61 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

116.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,391/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6044

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Lancelin Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 955(27%)

132 students13:1 student–teacher54% girls3% 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

100/ 100

7.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: WA Police · 2024-25 (district)

School quality

Average

955ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

94/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 39 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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