Moorine Rock WA Property Investment
Yilgarn · 6425 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Moorine Rock Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Moorine Rock WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 1.6% gross yield on a $479,000 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Moorine Rock has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $479,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $479,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 1.6% | Net yield: 0.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.8%/yr
- Population: 61 | Owner-occupier rate: 89% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $150/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $699/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$94,434/yr
- vs long-term rent: $7,800/yr (+1111% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Moorine Rock station 5.0km away
BULL CASE
If Moorine Rock maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $550,850 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Moorine Rock pull back 10-15% from $479,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Boddington (WA): $570,339 median, 4.5% yield, 35.9% 1yr growth
- Esperance (WA): $558,387 median, 4.5% yield, 22.0% 1yr growth
- Balingup (WA): $610,000 median, 2.7% yield, 21.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Moorine Rock offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a growth 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: $431,100 – $526,900
- 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
low confidenceBasis: National long-run average (no local data)
- −Population decline (-0.5%/yr) — demand headwind
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
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
3
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6425
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
83
Education (IEO)
8/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Moorine Rock WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $150/wk median rent for Moorine Rock. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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