McKail WA

Postcode 6330 · Albany LGA

McKail is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Albany local government area (postcode 6330). With a population of 3,970, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $85K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in McKail is $470,000, having surged 11.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $284,000 (-5.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $610. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,622.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, McKail offers a gross rental yield of 6.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($470K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +11.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.7% High Yield
Price vs State$470K/$951K Below Median
Affordability5.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+11.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$52,003
Mean Income$59,931
Earners7,538
YoY Change+7.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$470K
11.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$284K
-5.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
3,970
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,641
Personal Income /wk$786
Mortgage /mth$1,622
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2024