Yarloop WA Property Investment
Harvey · 6218 · Score: 54/100 · Hold
Yarloop Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Yarloop WA Investment Brief
HOLD — $743,328 (pending peer validation) median with 7.4%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Yarloop has compounded at 7.4%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $743,328 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 43 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $743,328 (pending peer validation) | Units: $573,979
- Gross yield: 1.9% | Net yield: 0.4%
- 5yr price CAGR: 7.4%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 541 | Owner-occupier rate: 69% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.8% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $270/wk | Days on market: 43 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $583/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$78,708/yr
- vs long-term rent: $14,040/yr (+461% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Cookernup station 5.0km away
BULL CASE
If Yarloop maintains 6%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.0%, median prices could reach $854,827 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Yarloop pull back 10-15% from $743,328, 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
- Mandurah (WA): $746,319 median, 3.8% yield, 16.5% 1yr growth
- Balga (WA): $750,000 median, 5.0% yield, 14.1% 1yr growth
- Girrawheen (WA): $775,000 median, 4.4% yield, 16.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Yarloop offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling 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: $668,995 – $817,661
- 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 7.4% + 10yr CAGR 8.4%
- +Strong population growth (6.5%/yr) driving demand
- −High supply pipeline (1088 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
146
2020
320
2021
167
2022
190
2023
265
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6218
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
541
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Yarloop WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $270/wk median rent for Yarloop. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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