Baynton WA Property Investment
Karratha · 6714 · Score: 55/100 · Hold
Baynton Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Baynton WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 10.6% gross yield on a $860,000 median.
THE MARKET
Median house price in Baynton sits at $860,000 with 45 days on market and a 3.0% vacancy rate. This is a tenant-favourable market right now.
- Median house: $860,000 | Units: $644,483
- Gross yield: 10.6% | Net yield: 9.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: -1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,496 | Owner-occupier rate: 32% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $1,750/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $929/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$125,506/yr
- vs long-term rent: $91,000/yr (+38% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Baynton maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $989,000 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Baynton pull back 10-15% from $860,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Waggrakine (WA): $681,672 median, 4.7% yield, 15.2% 1yr growth
- Strathalbyn (WA): $850,000 median, 2.2% yield, 23.1% 1yr growth
- Exmouth (WA): $973,652 median, 5.1% yield, 12.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Baynton offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 11.1%.
- Entry range: $774,000 – $946,000
- Minimum gross yield to target: 10.9%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
medium confidenceBasis: 3yr growth 9.4% (discounted)
- −High supply pipeline (456 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
23
2020
139
2021
101
2022
133
2023
60
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6714
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
17,657
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
7/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Baynton WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1750/wk median rent for Baynton. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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