College Grove WA

Postcode 6230 · Bunbury LGA

College Grove is a small community in Western Australia within the Bunbury local government area (postcode 6230). With a population of 1,821, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $99K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in College Grove is $405,000, having surged 26.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $350,000 (+12.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $680. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,556.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public and 1 private hospitals.

From an investment perspective, College Grove offers a gross rental yield of 8.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($405K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.1x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +26.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.7% High Yield
Price vs State$405K/$951K Below Median
Affordability4.1x Affordable
Price Momentum+26.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,257
Mean Income$60,185
Earners3,979
YoY Change+8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$405K
26.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$350K
12.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$370
POPULATION
1,821
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,899
Personal Income /wk$776
Mortgage /mth$1,556
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
HOSPITALS (2)
Bunbury Hospitalpublic
St John of God Bunbury Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024