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

Property Investment in Northam, WA

20 suburbs in Northam council area · Population ~12,758 · 5,002 dwellings · 1,431 km²

Northam Council Average R-Score 57 / 100 — top suburb in Northam scores 93/100

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 Northam93

Highest R-Score out of 20 suburbs in Northam

Northam council average57

Across 11 scored suburbs in Northam

Suburb medians in Northam range from $465,000 to $2,425,000.

3-year population movement: +6.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2% of stock (~98 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Public Administration and Safety (13%), Education and Training (10%), Retail Trade (9%).

Typical suburb median price$807,500

Across 20 suburbs in Northam (Sept 2026) · ~210 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$553/wk · Vacancy 7.4%.

Top suburb R-Score in Northam93/100

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Northam (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Northam

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Northam (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 57/100 across 20 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across Northam, the typical suburb median price is $807,500, median weekly rent is $553/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy sits at 7.4%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Northam (WA) are Northam (93/100, median $521,000), Irishtown (78/100, median $530,000), Wundowie (66/100, median $625,750), Muluckine (64/100, median $465,000), Woottating (62/100, median $2,425,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Northam (WA), the median suburb property price is $807,500, median asking rent is $553/wk, and median gross yield is 3.4%, with homes averaging 210 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Northam include Northam (5.8%), Wundowie (5.1%), Clackline (4.3%).

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

Northam is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 12,758, approximately 5,002 dwellings, covering 1,431 sq km.

What are the best streets in Northam (WA)?

Every street across all 20 suburbs in Northam is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.