Northampton WA

Postcode 6535 · Northampton LGA

Northampton is a small community in Western Australia within the Northampton local government area (postcode 6535). With a population of 830, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 57. Households earn a median income of $45K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are machinery operators & drivers, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Northampton is $370,000, having increased 2.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $229,000 (-8.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $350. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,100.

Northampton is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 932, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Northampton offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($370K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$370K/$951K Below Median
Affordability8.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.1% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,031
Mean Income$70,961
Earners3,738
YoY Change+5.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$370K
2.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$229K
-8.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
830
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age57
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$869
Personal Income /wk$474
Mortgage /mth$1,100
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA932
Total Students194
Government1
Catholic1
Northampton District High SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 884
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 979
HOSPITALS (1)
Northampton Kalbarri Health Servicepublic
Data: 2024