Located in Western Australia within the Northampton local government area, Northampton is a close-knit residential community (postcode 6535). The area has roughly 830 residents and 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. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.2% 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 machinery operators & drivers, labourers, technicians & trades. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and agriculture. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.
Median house prices in Northampton stand at $370,000, having risen by 2.1% over the last twelve months. Units have a median price of $229,000 (-8.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $480. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.7%. 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.
Looking at the investment signals, Northampton shows a gross rental yield of approximately 6.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($370K/$951K), which can point to relative value. The price-to-income ratio of 8.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.1% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.2% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.