Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Esperance, WA

33 suburbs in Esperance council area · Population ~14,663 · 6,642 dwellings · 44,798 km²

Esperance Council Average R-Score 49 / 100 — top suburb in Esperance scores 91/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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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 Esperance91

Highest R-Score out of 33 suburbs in Esperance

Esperance council average49

Across 12 scored suburbs in Esperance

Suburb medians in Esperance range from $255,000 to $6,500,000.

3-year population movement: +1.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.9% of stock (~56 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $88M. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (17%), Retail Trade (10%), Education and Training (9%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%).

Typical suburb median price$900,000

Across 33 suburbs in Esperance (Sept 2026) · ~119 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.7%

Median asking rent ~$575/wk · Vacancy 3.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Esperance91/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 33 in Esperance. Unlock the top suburbs ↓

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Esperance (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Esperance

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Esperance (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 49/100 across 33 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 91/100. Across Esperance, the typical suburb median price is $900,000, median weekly rent is $575/wk, gross rental yield is 4.7%, and vacancy sits at 3.3%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Esperance (WA) are West Beach (91/100, median $476,000), Nulsen (78/100, median $470,000), Sinclair (60/100, median $590,000), Chadwick (57/100, median $1,045,000), Castletown (48/100, median $631,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Esperance (WA), the median suburb property price is $900,000, median asking rent is $575/wk, and median gross yield is 4.7%, with homes averaging 119 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Esperance include West Beach (7.7%), Nulsen (5.3%), Sinclair (5.3%).

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

Esperance is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 14,663, approximately 6,642 dwellings, covering 44,798 sq km.

What are the best streets in Esperance (WA)?

Every street across all 33 suburbs in Esperance is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.