Pemberton WA

Postcode 6260 · Manjimup LGA

Pemberton is a small community in Western Australia within the Manjimup local government area (postcode 6260). With a population of 861, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $60K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Pemberton is $400,000, having grown strongly 9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $105,000. The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Pemberton is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1010, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Pemberton offers a gross rental yield of 6.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($400K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +9.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.5% High Yield
Price vs State$400K/$951K Below Median
Affordability6.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+9.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$37,796
Mean Income$55,023
Earners3,843
YoY Change-4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$400K
9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$105K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
861
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,151
Personal Income /wk$671
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1010
Total Students171
Government1
Catholic1
Pemberton District High SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 996
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1025
HOSPITALS (1)
Pemberton Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024