Wagin WA

Postcode 6315 · Wagin LGA

Wagin is a small community in Western Australia within the Wagin local government area (postcode 6315). With a population of 1,448, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $56K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Wagin is $275,000, having surged 44.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $360. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $932.

Wagin is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 934, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Wagin offers a gross rental yield of 6.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($275K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +44.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.8% High Yield
Price vs State$275K/$951K Below Median
Affordability4.9x Affordable
Price Momentum+44.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$54,827
Mean Income$67,368
Earners3,363
YoY Change+1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$275K
44.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$195
POPULATION
1,448
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,073
Personal Income /wk$621
Mortgage /mth$932
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA934
Total Students217
Government1
Wagin District High SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 934
HOSPITALS (1)
Wagin Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024