Roebourne WA Property Investment

CAUTION — 6.9% gross yield on a $316,704 (pending peer validation) median.

Roebourne has compounded at 0.5%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $316,704 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).

• Median house: $316,704 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
• Gross yield: 6.9% | Net yield: 5.4%
• 5yr price CAGR: 0.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 975 | Owner-occupier rate: 23% | Affluence: Low

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

• Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
• Median weekly rent: $420/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
• Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.

• Median nightly rate: $927/night | Occupancy: 37%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$125,168/yr
• vs long-term rent: $21,840/yr (+473% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Standard suburban transport access

If Roebourne maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $364,210 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Roebourne pull back 10-15% from $316,704, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

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

• Pannawonica (WA): $222,725 median, 0.7% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
• Useless Loop (WA): $322,000 median, 3.5% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
• Wongan Hills (WA): $355,000 median, 4.1% yield, 32.0% 1yr growth

Roebourne carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A recovery 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: $285,034 – $348,374
• Minimum gross yield to target: 7.2%
• 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.