Manning WA Property Investment

South Perth · 6152 · Score: 70/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.60M
Rental Yield
2.9%
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
Median Weekly Rent
$895/wk
Median Unit Price
$1.12M
Population
4,219
Days on Market
18 days
Annual Growth
5.4%

Manning Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$138.2/night
Occupancy Rate
%
Est. Annual Revenue
$33K
AI Investment Analysis

Manning WA Investment Brief

BUY2.9% gross yield on a $1,598,047 median.

THE MARKET

Manning has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,365,184 in 2021 is worth $1,598,047 today. Properties are sitting on market for 18 days (sellers have the leverage). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,870,631 by 2031.

  • Median house: $1,598,047 | Units: $1,121,592
  • Gross yield: 2.9% | Net yield: 1.4%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 4,219 | Owner-occupier rate: 61% | Affluence: Very High
  • Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 0.9% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
  • Median weekly rent: $895/wk | Days on market: 18 (improving)
  • Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

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

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • METRONET (Perth Rail Expansion) (Under Construction)
  • Perth City Deal (Under Delivery)
  • Transport: Canning Bridge station 1.2km away

BULL CASE

If Manning maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $1,837,754 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Manning pull back 10-15% from $1,598,047, with vacancy rising to 1.6% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • No significant risk factors identified for this suburb

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • Guildford (WA): $1,130,000 median, 3.6% yield, 18.3% 1yr growth
  • Rivervale (WA): $1,137,261 median, 3.4% yield, 18.3% 1yr growth
  • Vasse (WA): $1,188,555 median, 3.7% yield, 11.2% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Manning presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.9% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,438,242$1,757,852
  • Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
  • Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market holding under 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

Pre-gentrification3.5/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Inner/middle ring location (6.8km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (1521 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
4.2%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
3.9%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.4%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.4%

Growth drivers
  • +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.9%) — upward price pressure
  • +Fast sales (18 days avg) — strong buyer demand
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (1521 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

7 green6 yellow3 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
0.9 high impact
Days on Market
18 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
895 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
3.23 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
4.41 high impact
1yr Price Growth
5.43 medium impact
Population Growth
0.59 high impact
Median Household Income
1919 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.7 medium impact
Public Transport Score
56 medium impact
School Zone Quality
7.8 medium impact
Distance to CBD
6.85 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
61.1 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.91 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.41 high impact

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

305

2020

430

2021

450

2022

174

2023

162

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 6152

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

26,227

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

6/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Manning WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $895/wk median rent for Manning. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.