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

Property Investment in Shark Bay, WA

16 suburbs in Shark Bay council area · Population ~1,194 · 1,092 dwellings · 24,201 km²

Shark Bay Council Average R-Score 9 / 100 — top suburb in Shark Bay scores 26/100

Current market conditions here are quieter than most

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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 Shark Bay26

Highest R-Score out of 16 suburbs in Shark Bay

Shark Bay council average9

Across 0 scored suburbs in Shark Bay

Suburb medians in Shark Bay range from $829,000 to $1,050,000.

3-year population movement: +10.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.8% of stock (~9 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (20%), Mining (15%), Arts and Recreation Services (8%), Education and Training (8%).

Typical suburb median price$939,500

Across 16 suburbs in Shark Bay (Sept 2026) · ~1461 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent—

Median asking rent ~$470/wk.

Top suburb R-Score in Shark Bay26/100

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Shark Bay (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Shark Bay

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Shark Bay (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 9/100 across 16 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 26/100. Across Shark Bay, the typical suburb median price is $939,500, median weekly rent is $470/wk, gross rental yield is varied, and vacancy sits at low.

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

Shark Bay contains 16 suburbs (Denham, Meadow, Hamelin Pool, Nerren Nerren, Carrarang), each scored monthly in the Ripehouse research engine.

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

Across Shark Bay (WA), the median suburb property price is $939,500, median asking rent is $470/wk, and median gross yield is tracked per suburb, with homes averaging 1461 days on market.

What are the demographics and size of the Shark Bay council area?

Shark Bay is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 1,194, approximately 1,092 dwellings, covering 24,201 sq km.

What are the best streets in Shark Bay (WA)?

Every street across all 16 suburbs in Shark Bay is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.