WA6155· Pop. 53,765Melville

WILLETTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

61

Liveability score

70

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.

5.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

12.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

WILLETTON 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

$900/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+12.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

70 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WILLETTON 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 5.1%
  • High annual growth of 12.6% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,243/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.5%

79.0% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

65%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

32.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

670 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.7 km

Middle ring

Days on market

17 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

84 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

12.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,414/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6155

🏫10 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Rostrata Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1135(92%)
947 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls54% top SEA quarter

Willetton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1133(92%)
626 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls54% top SEA quarter

Burrendah Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1122(90%)
554 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls50% top SEA quarter

Caladenia Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1116(88%)
997 students19:1 student–teacher49% girls47% top SEA quarter

St Emilie's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1103(85%)
394 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls38% top SEA quarter

Ranford Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1102(85%)
646 students19:1 student–teacher53% girls41% top SEA quarter

Orana Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1095(83%)
380 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls37% top SEA quarter

Campbell Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1089(81%)
530 students18:1 student–teacher46% girls38% top SEA quarter

Canning Vale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1076(77%)
419 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls30% top SEA quarter

Excelsior Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1060(72%)
330 students18:1 student–teacher52% girls25% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Willetton Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1131(91%)
2,767 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls50% top SEA quarter

Canning Vale College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1038(63%)
1,384 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls19% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

OneSchool Global WA

Independent · Yrs 3-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 986(40%)
258 students8:1 student–teacher53% girls1% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Castlereagh School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(75%)
75 students5:1 student–teacher33% girls34% top SEA quarter

Canning Vale Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1064(73%)
50 students5:1 student–teacher26% girls29% 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

High crime
47/ 100

16.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average
1088ICSEA · national avg 1000

15 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
67/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

27

/ 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

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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