Wandina WA Property Investment
Chapman Valley · 6530 · Score: 51/100 · Hold
Wandina Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Wandina WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.5% gross yield on a $779,713 median.
THE MARKET
Wandina has compounded at 1.0%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $741,870 in 2021 is worth $779,713 today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $819,486 by 2031.
- Median house: $779,713 | Units: $554,899
- Gross yield: 4.5% | Net yield: 3.0%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,375 | Owner-occupier rate: 65% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $670/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Grants station 14.3km away
BULL CASE
If Wandina maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $896,670 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Wandina pull back 10-15% from $779,713, 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
- Donnybrook (WA): $730,000 median, 4.3% yield, 16.5% 1yr growth
- Kirup (WA): $690,000 median, 2.1% yield, 13.0% 1yr growth
- Boddington (WA): $570,339 median, 4.5% yield, 35.9% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Wandina offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery 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 5.0%.
- Entry range: $701,742 – $857,684
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.8%
- 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 1.0% + 10yr CAGR 3.6%
- −Moderate supply pipeline (54 approvals)
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
0
2020
24
2021
11
2022
10
2023
9
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6530
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
33,378
Education (IEO)
3/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Wandina WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $670/wk median rent for Wandina. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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