Eaton WA

Postcode 6232 · Dardanup LGA

Eaton is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Dardanup local government area (postcode 6232). With a population of 8,669, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 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 Eaton is $530,000, having surged 23.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $413,000 (+17.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Eaton is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 955, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 54 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Eaton offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($530K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +23.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.9% High Yield
Price vs State$530K/$951K Below Median
Affordability6.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+23.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,637
Mean Income$74,111
Earners8,222
YoY Change+3.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education1/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$530K
23.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$413K
17.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
8,669
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,485
Personal Income /wk$717
Mortgage /mth$1,517
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops54
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA955
Total Students1,367
Government3
Glen Huon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 957
Eaton Community CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 949
Eaton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 958
Data: 2024