Dunsborough WA Property Investment

Dunsborough has compounded at 2.7%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,181,630 in 2021 is worth $1,350,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,542,361 by 2031.

• Median house: $1,350,000 | Units: $812,420
• Gross yield: 3.3% | Net yield: 1.8%
• 5yr price CAGR: 2.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 6,413 | Owner-occupier rate: 76% | Affluence: High

• Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals

• Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $865/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: Bovell Platform station 22.0km away

If Dunsborough maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $1,552,500 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Dunsborough pull back 10-15% from $1,350,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

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

• Guildford (WA): $1,130,000 median, 3.6% yield, 18.3% 1yr growth
• Marangaroo (WA): $1,047,946 median, 3.7% yield, 8.3% 1yr growth
• Orange Grove (WA): $1,030,000 median, 1.5% yield, 10.0% 1yr growth

Dunsborough offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling 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 4.0%.

• Entry range: $1,215,000 – $1,485,000
• Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
• 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.