WILLIAMSTOWN
Investor score
66
Liveability score
35
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.3.4%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.11.4%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.0.9%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WILLIAMSTOWN 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
$310/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+11.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.95%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+11.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
71 / 100
Very high rental demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
WILLIAMSTOWN is a WA suburb offering lower 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 3.4% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 11.4% — outperforming state average
- 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
$2,429/wk
$60k taxable p.a.
Renters
37.9%
58.4% owner-occupier
Median age
34.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.9%
Population growth
+2.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
83%
13% apartments
Degree qualified
22.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
12.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
800 m²
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.5%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
551.6 km
Regional
Days on market
27 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
38.3%
Buyer's market
Walkability
42 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
551.7 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
915/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6430
🏫Primary (8)
Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
North Kalgoorlie Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
South Kalgoorlie Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School Kurrawang
Independent · Yrs PP-6 · Very Remote
East Kalgoorlie Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
🎓Secondary (3)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs 11-12 · Outer Regional
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School
Government · Yrs 7-10 · Outer Regional
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs PP-11 · Outer Regional
⭐Special (1)
Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre
Government · 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 average13 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
23
/ 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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