Mount Hawthorn WA

Postcode 6016 · Vincent LGA

Mount Hawthorn is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Vincent local government area (postcode 6016). With a population of 8,183, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $150K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Mount Hawthorn is $1.3 million, having grown strongly 8.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $620,000 (+19.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $730. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,518.

Mount Hawthorn is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1094, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 45 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital.

From an investment perspective, Mount Hawthorn offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.3M/$951K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 8.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +8.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$951K Above Median
Affordability8.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+8.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$82,187
Mean Income$107,669
Earners8,784
YoY Change+3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
8.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$620K
19.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$420
POPULATION
8,183
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,890
Personal Income /wk$1262
Mortgage /mth$2,518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops45
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1094
Total Students964
Government2
Mount Hawthorn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140
Mount Hawthorn Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1049
HOSPITALS (1)
Oxford Day Surgery and Dermatologyprivate
Data: 2024