Shenton Park WA Property Investment

Shenton Park has compounded at 4.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $2,062,500–$2,290,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 18 days (sellers have the leverage).

• Median house: $2,062,500–$2,290,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $858,404
• Gross yield: 2.6% | Net yield: 1.1%
• 5yr price CAGR: 4.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 4,638 | Owner-occupier rate: 57% | Affluence: Very High

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

• Vacancy: 0.9% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
• Median weekly rent: $1,250/wk | Days on market: 18 (improving)
• Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

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

• METRONET (Perth Rail Expansion) (Under Construction)
• Perth City Deal (Under Delivery)
• Transport: Shenton Park station 0.1km away

If Shenton Park maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $2,916,039 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Shenton Park pull back 10-15% from $2,535,686, with vacancy rising to 1.6% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity

• North Perth (WA): $1,835,414 median, 2.5% yield, 18.8% 1yr growth
• Booragoon (WA): $1,935,724 median, 2.5% yield, 51.1% 1yr growth
• Mount Pleasant (WA): $2,152,430 median, 2.4% yield, 3.6% 1yr growth

Shenton 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 2.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.

• Entry range: $2,282,117 – $2,789,255
• 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.