WEST END
Investor score
56
Liveability score
34
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.5.2%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.6.7%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.0.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WEST END
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST END 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
$250/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.0%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
6.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.98%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
62 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
WEST END is a WA suburb offering high 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
- Strong rental yield of 5.2%
- Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,483/wk
$44k taxable p.a.
Renters
31.0%
65.3% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
5.5%
Population growth
+1.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
89%
6% apartments
Degree qualified
13.5%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
9.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.8 ha
Large block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.2%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
362.9 km
Regional
Days on market
39 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
24.1%
Buyer's market
Walkability
17 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
24.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
27/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 6530
🏫Primary (12)
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
🎓Secondary (3)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
Champion Bay Senior High School
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Outer Regional
Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Outer Regional
⭐Special (2)
Government · Yrs K-12 · Outer Regional
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
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
School quality
Below average19 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
18
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
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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