Boulder WA Property Investment

Boulder has compounded at 0.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $388,242 in 2021 is worth $392,140 today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $396,077 by 2031.

• Median house: $392,140 | Units: $321,610
• Gross yield: 8.2% | Net yield: 6.7%
• 5yr price CAGR: 0.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 4,872 | Owner-occupier rate: 63% | Affluence: Below Average

• Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

• Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $620/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
• Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.

Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Kalgoorlie station 4.3km away

If Boulder maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $450,961 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Boulder pull back 10-15% from $392,140, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

• Badgingarra (WA): $450,000 median, 2.3% yield, 14.0% 1yr growth
• Frankland River (WA): $342,634 median, 2.4% yield, 9.3% 1yr growth
• Wagin (WA): $379,354 median, 4.6% yield, -3.5% 1yr growth

Boulder offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery 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 8.7%.

• Entry range: $352,926 – $431,354
• Minimum gross yield to target: 8.5%
• 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.