Kingsley (postcode 6026) is an established suburb in Western Australia within the Joondalup local government area. The area has roughly 13,204 residents and an established demographic, with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $105K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.4% year-on-year at the LGA level. WA employment has moved +1.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. WA also had 31 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 7 underway, and 16 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and education. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
The median house price in Kingsley is $869,000, having jumped by 17.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $615,000 (+16% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $800. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.
Kingsley is served by 6 schools, including 4 primary, 1 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1072, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 73 bus stops.
Looking at the investment signals, Kingsley shows a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($869K/$951K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +17.1% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.4% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.