Waroona WA

Postcode 6215 · Waroona LGA

Waroona is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Waroona local government area (postcode 6215). With a population of 2,868, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $66K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Italian.

The median house price in Waroona is $438,000, having surged 18.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $299,000 (+30.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Waroona is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 945, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 5 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Waroona offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($438K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +18.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$438K/$951K Below Median
Affordability6.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+18.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$55,947
Mean Income$72,775
Earners2,818
YoY Change+5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$438K
18.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$299K
30.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$270
POPULATION
2,868
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,264
Personal Income /wk$615
Mortgage /mth$1,517
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops5
Millar St Waroona Railway Station
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA945
Total Students462
Government1
Catholic1
Waroona District High SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 919
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 971
Data: 2024