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.
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.