Mundaring WA Property Investment
Mundaring · 6073 · Score: 63/100 · Hold
Mundaring Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Mundaring WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 2.7% gross yield on a $1,206,773 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Mundaring has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,206,773 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 18 days (sellers have the leverage).
- Median house: $1,206,773 (pending peer validation) | Units: $596,095
- Gross yield: 2.7% | Net yield: 1.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 3,190 | Owner-occupier rate: 85% | Affluence: 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: $625/wk | Days on market: 18 (improving)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $232/night | Occupancy: 36%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$30,364/yr
- vs long-term rent: $32,500/yr (comparable — LTR offers simpler management)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- METRONET (Perth Rail Expansion) (Under Construction)
- Transport: Midland station 15.7km away
BULL CASE
If Mundaring maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $1,387,789 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Mundaring pull back 10-15% from $1,206,773, 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
- Champion Lakes (WA): $857,315 median, 4.5% yield, 3.4% 1yr growth
- 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
THE PLAY
Mundaring offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery phase with low 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: $1,086,096 – $1,327,450
- 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 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 6.5%
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.9%) — upward price pressure
- +Fast sales (18 days avg) — strong buyer demand
- −High supply pipeline (667 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
106
2020
189
2021
132
2022
97
2023
143
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6073
Decile 8 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
3,190
Education (IEO)
7/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Mundaring WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $625/wk median rent for Mundaring. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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