Wellard WA

Postcode 6170 · Kwinana LGA

Wellard is a well-established suburb in Western Australia within the Kwinana local government area (postcode 6170). With a population of 14,127, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 31. Households earn a median income of $110K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Filipino.

The median house price in Wellard is $600,000, having surged 31.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $380,000 (+26.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $630. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,902.

Wellard is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1026, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 tram stops, 39 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Wellard offers a gross rental yield of 5.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($600K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +31.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.5% High Yield
Price vs State$600K/$951K Below Median
Affordability5.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+31.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$66,867
Mean Income$75,043
Earners13,004
YoY Change+4.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education5/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$600K
31.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$380K
26.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
14,127
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age31
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$2,115
Personal Income /wk$984
Mortgage /mth$1,902
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops39
Tram Stops3
Bertram Rd After Moombaki Av
Bertram Rd Before Parkfield Bvd
Bertram Rd Before Tamblyn Pl
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA1026
Total Students3,728
Independent2
Government2
Peter Carnley Anglican Community SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1041
Wellard Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1023
The King's CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1039
Wellard Village Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 999
Data: 2024