Scaddan WA Property Investment
Esperance · 6447 · Score: 50/100 · Hold
Scaddan Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Scaddan WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 1.5% gross yield on a $407,000 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Scaddan has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $407,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $407,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 1.5% | Net yield: -0.0%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.8%/yr
- Population: 96 | Owner-occupier rate: 52% | 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: $115/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $633/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$85,503/yr
- vs long-term rent: $5,980/yr (+1330% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Scaddan maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $468,050 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Scaddan pull back 10-15% from $407,000, 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
- Badgingarra (WA): $450,000 median, 2.3% yield, 14.0% 1yr growth
- Frankland River (WA): $342,634 median, 2.4% yield, 9.3% 1yr growth
- Wagin (WA): $379,354 median, 4.6% yield, -3.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Scaddan 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: $366,300 – $447,700
- 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 (-1.0%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (248 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
35
2020
79
2021
55
2022
35
2023
44
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6447
Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
174
Education (IEO)
8/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
10/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Scaddan WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $115/wk median rent for Scaddan. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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