Brookton is a small community in Western Australia within the Brookton local government area (postcode 6306). With a population of 732, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.
The median house price in Brookton is $250,000, having surged 25% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $301. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
Brookton is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 913, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop.
From an investment perspective, Brookton offers a gross rental yield of 6.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($250K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +25.0% year-on-year.
Brookton is a small community in Western Australia within the Brookton local government area (postcode 6306). With a population of 732, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.
The median house price in Brookton is $250,000, having surged 25% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $301. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
Brookton is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 913, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop.
From an investment perspective, Brookton offers a gross rental yield of 6.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($250K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +25.0% year-on-year.