Donnybrook WA

Postcode 6239 · Donnybrook-Balingup LGA

Donnybrook is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area (postcode 6239). With a population of 3,035, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Donnybrook is $490,000, having surged 12.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,486.

Donnybrook is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 989, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Donnybrook offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($490K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$490K/$951K Below Median
Affordability7.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+12.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,480
Mean Income$62,897
Earners4,393
YoY Change+2.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$490K
12.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
3,035
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,279
Personal Income /wk$627
Mortgage /mth$1,486
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA989
Total Students581
Government1
Catholic1
Donnybrook District High SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 959
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1019
HOSPITALS (1)
Donnybrook Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024