Kelmscott WA

Postcode 6111 · Armadale LGA

Kelmscott is a well-established suburb in Western Australia within the Armadale local government area (postcode 6111). With a population of 10,575, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Kelmscott is $530,000, having surged 30.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $395,000 (+30.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $560. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Kelmscott is served by 5 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 990, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 rail stations, 82 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Kelmscott offers a gross rental yield of 5.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($530K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +30.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.5% High Yield
Price vs State$530K/$951K Below Median
Affordability7.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+30.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,178
Mean Income$66,860
Earners6,813
YoY Change+10.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$530K
30.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$395K
30.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$290
POPULATION
10,575
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,355
Personal Income /wk$682
Mortgage /mth$1,500
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops82
Railway Av Challis Stn
Third Av After Railway Av
Third Av Before Railway Av
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA990
Total Students2,414
Government3
Catholic1
Independent1
Kelmscott Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 984
Clifton Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1006
Kelmscott Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 975
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1039
Sowilo Community High SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 945
Data: 2024