Parkwood WA

Postcode 6147 · Canning LGA

Parkwood is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Canning local government area (postcode 6147). With a population of 5,995, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $83K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

The median house price in Parkwood is $650,000, having surged 27.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $471,000 (+24.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,677.

Parkwood is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1016, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 45 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Parkwood offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($650K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +27.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$650K/$951K Below Median
Affordability7.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+27.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,279
Mean Income$65,513
Earners9,850
YoY Change+4.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education6/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$650K
27.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$471K
24.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
5,995
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,599
Personal Income /wk$738
Mortgage /mth$1,677
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops45
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1016
Total Students1,883
Government2
Lynwood Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1002
Parkwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1030
Data: 2024