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Property Investment in Cockburn, WA

21 suburbs in Cockburn council area · Part of Greater Perth · Population ~139,499 · 42,856 dwellings · 168 km²

Cockburn Council Average R-Score 65 / 100 — top suburb in Cockburn scores 98/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Cockburn98

Highest R-Score out of 21 suburbs in Cockburn

Cockburn council average65

Across 19 scored suburbs in Cockburn

Suburb medians in Cockburn range from $935,000 to $2,210,000.

3-year population movement: +11.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 3% of stock (~1,378 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (15%), Construction (14%), Retail Trade (11%), Education and Training (7%).

Typical suburb median price$1,190,000

Across 21 suburbs in Cockburn (Sept 2026) · ~79 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$835/wk · Vacancy 0.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Cockburn98/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Cockburn

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Cockburn (Western Australia).

Is Cockburn (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Cockburn (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 65/100 across 21 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Cockburn, the typical suburb median price is $1,190,000, median weekly rent is $835/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 0.9%.

Which suburbs in Cockburn have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Cockburn (WA) are North Lake (98/100, median $1,425,000), Wattleup (90/100, median $2,000,000), North Coogee (84/100, median $2,210,000), Jandakot (78/100, median $1,335,000), Munster (71/100, median $1,365,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Cockburn?

Across Cockburn (WA), the median suburb property price is $1,190,000, median asking rent is $835/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 79 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Cockburn include North Lake (5.1%), Wattleup (4.7%), Hammond Park (4.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Cockburn council area?

Cockburn is a Local Government Area in Western Australia (part of Greater Perth) with an ABS estimated resident population of 139,499, approximately 42,856 dwellings, covering 168 sq km.

What are the best streets in Cockburn (WA)?

Every street across all 21 suburbs in Cockburn is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.