Mosman Park WA Property Investment
Mosman Park · 6012 · Score: 72/100 · Buy
Mosman Park Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Mosman Park WA Investment Brief
BUY — 1.7% gross yield on a $2,950,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Mosman Park has compounded at 5.4%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $2,950,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 18 days (sellers have the leverage).
- Median house: $2,950,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $600,000
- Gross yield: 1.7% | Net yield: 0.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 5.4%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 9,169 | Owner-occupier rate: 64% | 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: $950/wk | Days on market: 18 (improving)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $251/night | Occupancy: 51%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$46,966/yr
- vs long-term rent: $49,400/yr (comparable — LTR offers simpler management)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- METRONET (Perth Rail Expansion) (Under Construction)
- Perth City Deal (Under Delivery)
- Transport: Victoria Street station 1.0km away
BULL CASE
If Mosman Park maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $3,392,500 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Mosman Park pull back 10-15% from $2,950,000, with vacancy rising to 1.6% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Mount Pleasant (WA): $2,152,430 median, 2.4% yield, 3.6% 1yr growth
- Trigg (WA): $2,642,840 median, 2.2% yield, 30.2% 1yr growth
- Cottesloe (WA): $3,417,234 median, 2.3% yield, 11.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Mosman Park 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 1.7% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $2,655,000 – $3,245,000
- 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
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 5.4% + 10yr CAGR 5.9%
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.9%) — upward price pressure
- +Fast sales (18 days avg) — strong buyer demand
- −High supply pipeline (290 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
72
2020
51
2021
69
2022
11
2023
87
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6012
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
9,169
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Mosman Park WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $950/wk median rent for Mosman Park. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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