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Property Investment in West Arthur, WA
West Arthur Council Average R-Score 56 / 100 — top suburb in West Arthur scores 81/100
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.
Suburb medians in West Arthur range from $68,000 to $1,980,000.
3-year population movement: +0.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.1% of stock (~4 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $3.0B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (67%), Public Administration and Safety (7%), Education and Training (5%).
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West Arthur (WA) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in West Arthur
Is West Arthur (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, West Arthur (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 56/100 across 8 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 81/100. Across West Arthur, the typical suburb median price is $650,000, median weekly rent is $400/wk, gross rental yield is 8.4%, and vacancy sits at 0.9%.
Which suburbs in West Arthur have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in West Arthur (WA) are Darkan (81/100, median $280,000), Bowelling (30/100, median $650,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in West Arthur?
Across West Arthur (WA), the median suburb property price is $650,000, median asking rent is $400/wk, and median gross yield is 8.4%, with homes averaging 264 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in West Arthur include Darkan (8.4%).
What are the demographics and size of the West Arthur council area?
West Arthur is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 801, approximately 473 dwellings, covering 2,832 sq km.
What are the best streets in West Arthur (WA)?
Every street across all 8 suburbs in West Arthur is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.