Jarrahdale WA Property Investment
Serpentine-Jarrahdale · 6124 · Score: 56/100 · Hold
Jarrahdale Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Jarrahdale WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 1.8% gross yield on a $1,308,879 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Jarrahdale has compounded at 3.4%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,308,879 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 37 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $1,308,879 (pending peer validation) | Units: $379,248
- Gross yield: 1.8% | Net yield: 0.3%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.4%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,205 | Owner-occupier rate: 86% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.3% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $450/wk | Days on market: 37 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $511/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$69,044/yr
- vs long-term rent: $23,400/yr (+195% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Serpentine station 17.3km away
BULL CASE
If Jarrahdale maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.6%, median prices could reach $1,505,211 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Jarrahdale pull back 10-15% from $1,308,879, with vacancy rising to 4.1% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Guildford (WA): $1,130,000 median, 3.6% yield, 18.3% 1yr growth
- Rockingham (WA): $938,808 median, 3.5% yield, 15.2% 1yr growth
- Marangaroo (WA): $1,047,946 median, 3.7% yield, 8.3% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Jarrahdale 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 4.0%.
- Entry range: $1,177,991 – $1,439,767
- 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.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.4% + 10yr CAGR 5.6%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.3%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (2150 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
285
2020
596
2021
520
2022
368
2023
381
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6124
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
1,205
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Jarrahdale WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $450/wk median rent for Jarrahdale. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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