Bolgart WA Property Investment
Toodyay · 6568 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Bolgart Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Bolgart WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 5.0% gross yield on a $135,000 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Bolgart has compounded at 4.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $135,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 41 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $135,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 5.0% | Net yield: 3.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 3.8%/yr
- Population: 128 | Owner-occupier rate: 82% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.7% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $130/wk | Days on market: 41 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $696/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$94,062/yr
- vs long-term rent: $6,760/yr (+1291% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Bolgart station 0.2km away
BULL CASE
If Bolgart maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.9%, median prices could reach $155,250 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Bolgart pull back 10-15% from $135,000, with vacancy rising to 4.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Mount Magnet (WA): $125,000 median, 7.3% yield, 12.7% 1yr growth
- Cue (WA): $162,768 median, 3.2% yield, 25.0% 1yr growth
- Perenjori (WA): $157,000 median, 9.9% yield, 21.3% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Bolgart 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 5.5%.
- Entry range: $121,500 – $148,500
- Minimum gross yield to target: 5.3%
- 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
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 4.2%
- −Population decline (-1.5%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (179 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
20
2020
45
2021
35
2022
33
2023
46
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6568
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
210
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Bolgart WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $130/wk median rent for Bolgart. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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