Pemberton WA Property Investment

CAUTION — 4.9% gross yield on a $580,000 (pending peer validation) median.

Pemberton has compounded at 5.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $580,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).

• Median house: $580,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $175,234
• Gross yield: 4.9% | Net yield: 3.4%
• 5yr price CAGR: 5.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 861 | Owner-occupier rate: 74% | Affluence: Above Average

• Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

• Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $550/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
• Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.

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

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Pemberton station 0.4km away

If Pemberton maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $667,000 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Pemberton pull back 10-15% from $580,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

• Mandurah (WA): $746,319 median, 3.8% yield, 16.5% 1yr growth
• Balga (WA): $750,000 median, 5.0% yield, 14.1% 1yr growth
• Gosnells (WA): $730,000 median, 4.6% yield, 12.5% 1yr growth

Pemberton carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A boom market combined with moderate vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.

• Entry range: $522,000 – $638,000
• Minimum gross yield to target: 5.2%
• 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.