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Best Suburbs in Western Australia, Ranked.
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Top 25 Highest R-Score Suburbs in Western Australia (WA)
| Rank & Suburb | Council Area (LGA) | R-Score | Median Price | Gross Yield | Vacancy | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Myalup (6220) | Harvey | 100/100 | $435,000 | 10.2% | 5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 Waterloo (6228) | Dardanup | 99/100 | $220,000 | 16.1% | 5.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Guildford (6055) | Swan | 99/100 | $1,020,000 | 4.5% | 0.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Highbury (6313) | Narrogin | 98/100 | $510,000 | 6.9% | 8.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Gnangara (6077) | Wanneroo | 98/100 | $1,200,000 | 5.2% | 3.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 North Lake (6150) | Cockburn | 98/100 | $1,425,000 | 5.1% | 3.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Upper Swan (6069) | Swan | 98/100 | $875,000 | 4.8% | 6.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Wickham (6714) | Karratha | 97/100 | $360,000 | 10.1% | 0.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 Spalding (6530) | Greater Geraldton | 97/100 | $540,000 | 5% | 3.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Hilbert (6112) | Armadale | 97/100 | $855,000 | 4.6% | 35.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Morawa (6623) | Morawa | 96/100 | $230,000 | 8.7% | 1.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 Wilga (6243) | Boyup Brook | 96/100 | $332,000 | 8.1% | — | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Viveash (6056) | Swan | 96/100 | $920,000 | 6.2% | 0.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 Ascot (6104) | Belmont | 96/100 | $1,050,888 | 5.4% | 2.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 Queenwood (6239) | Donnybrook-Balingup | 96/100 | $465,000 | 5.4% | — | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Brabham (6055) | Swan | 96/100 | $875,000 | 4.9% | 30.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 Mahogany Creek (6056) | Mundaring | 96/100 | $935,500 | 4.8% | 8.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Woodbridge (6055) | Swan | 96/100 | $970,000 | 4.8% | 1.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Henley Brook (6055) | Swan | 96/100 | $930,000 | 4.7% | 19.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Bullsbrook (6055) | Swan | 96/100 | $900,000 | 4.5% | 1.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #21 Coolgardie (6429) | Coolgardie | 95/100 | $250,000 | 12.5% | 1.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #22 Naturaliste (6281) | Busselton | 95/100 | $7,000,000 | 10.5% | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #23 Victory Heights (6432) | Kalgoorlie/Boulder | 95/100 | $420,000 | 8.1% | 2.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #24 Utakarra (6530) | Greater Geraldton | 95/100 | $490,000 | 5.4% | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #25 Lynwood (6147) | Canning | 95/100 | $815,000 | 4.8% | 2.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
Highest Rental Yield Suburbs Under $750k in Western Australia
| Rank & Suburb | Council Area (LGA) | Gross Yield | Median Price | R-Score | Vacancy | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Dumbleyung (6315) | Dumbleyung | 11.3% ($260/wk) | $340,000 | 90/100 | 3.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 South Hedland (6722) | Port Hedland | 10.7% ($1200/wk) | $585,000 | 82/100 | 2.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Myalup (6220) | Harvey | 10.2% ($850/wk) | $435,000 | 100/100 | 5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Wickham (6714) | Karratha | 10.1% ($700/wk) | $360,000 | 97/100 | 0.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Kununurra (6743) | Wyndham-East Kimberley | 10% ($900/wk) | $470,000 | 79/100 | 0.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Pegs Creek (6714) | Karratha | 10% ($1400/wk) | $726,300 | 73/100 | 2.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Onslow (6710) | Ashburton | 9.5% ($950/wk) | $520,000 | 73/100 | 4.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Eneabba (6518) | Carnamah | 9.4% ($750/wk) | $415,000 | 71/100 | 18.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 South Boulder (6432) | Kalgoorlie/Boulder | 9.3% ($650/wk) | $365,000 | 84/100 | 1.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Bulgarra (6714) | Karratha | 9.3% ($1300/wk) | $730,000 | 77/100 | 1.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Mount Hardey (6302) | York | 9.2% ($675/wk) | $525,000 | 92/100 | 33.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 Boulder (6430) | Kalgoorlie/Boulder | 9.1% ($680/wk) | $390,000 | 89/100 | 3.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Kambalda West (6442) | Coolgardie | 8.9% ($430/wk) | $250,000 | 80/100 | 0.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 Gnowangerup (6335) | Gnowangerup | 8.9% ($360/wk) | $279,000 | 74/100 | 1.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 South Kalgoorlie (6430) | Kalgoorlie/Boulder | 8.7% ($750/wk) | $450,000 | 90/100 | 1.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Darkan (6392) | West Arthur | 8.4% ($400/wk) | $280,000 | 81/100 | 1.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 Carnarvon (6701) | Carnarvon | 8.3% ($400/wk) | $480,000 | 84/100 | 2.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Newman (6753) | East Pilbara | 8.3% ($850/wk) | $530,000 | 75/100 | 1.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Karratha (6713) | Karratha | 8.3% | $650,000 | 66/100 | 5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Bruce Rock (6418) | Bruce Rock | 8.2% ($375/wk) | $438,000 | 74/100 | 1.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
Lowest Vacancy Rate Suburbs in Western Australia (WA)
| Rank & Suburb | Council Area (LGA) | Vacancy Rate | R-Score | Median Price | Gross Yield | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Wickham (6714) | Karratha | 0.2% | 97/100 | $360,000 | 10.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 Kununurra (6743) | Wyndham-East Kimberley | 0.3% | 79/100 | $470,000 | 10% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Munster (6163) | Cockburn | 0.4% | 71/100 | $1,365,000 | 3.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Mckail (6330) | Albany | 0.4% | 67/100 | $820,000 | 5.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Tapping (6021) | Wanneroo | 0.4% | 65/100 | $1,050,000 | 4.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Connolly (6025) | Joondalup | 0.5% | 94/100 | $1,420,000 | 4.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Paraburdoo (6754) | Ashburton | 0.5% | 83/100 | $550,000 | 14.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Lamington (6430) | Kalgoorlie/Boulder | 0.5% | 75/100 | $650,000 | 6.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 Beaconsfield (6160) | Fremantle | 0.5% | 69/100 | $1,500,427 | 3.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Katanning (6317) | Katanning | 0.6% | 83/100 | $420,000 | 7.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Nickol (6714) | Karratha | 0.6% | 74/100 | $920,000 | 8.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 Alfred Cove (6154) | Melville | 0.6% | 71/100 | $1,640,000 | 3.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Carramar (6030) | Wanneroo | 0.6% | 65/100 | $1,177,000 | 3.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 Roleystone (6111) | Armadale | 0.7% | 75/100 | $1,275,000 | 2.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 Moora (6510) | Moora | 0.7% | 68/100 | $385,000 | 5.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Watermans Bay (6020) | Stirling | 0.7% | 68/100 | $2,670,000 | 1.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 Viveash (6056) | Swan | 0.8% | 96/100 | $920,000 | 6.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Kambalda West (6442) | Coolgardie | 0.8% | 80/100 | $250,000 | 8.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Harvey (6220) | Harvey | 0.8% | 77/100 | $731,000 | 5.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Hannans (6430) | Kalgoorlie/Boulder | 0.8% | 70/100 | $735,000 | 6% | Suburb · Streets → |
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Western Australia (WA) Leaderboard FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Best Suburbs in Western Australia
What are the best suburbs to invest in Western Australia (WA) in 2026?
Based on the Sept 2026 Ripehouse 27-indicator suburb bake across 766 scored suburbs in Western Australia, highest-ranking suburbs include Myalup (R-Score 100/100, median $435,000, yield 10.2%); Waterloo (R-Score 99/100, median $220,000, yield 16.1%); Guildford (R-Score 99/100, median $1,020,000, yield 4.5%); Highbury (R-Score 98/100, median $510,000, yield 6.9%); Gnangara (R-Score 98/100, median $1,200,000, yield 5.2%); North Lake (R-Score 98/100, median $1,425,000, yield 5.1%).
Which Western Australia suburbs under $750,000 have the highest rental yield?
Among Western Australia suburbs with a median price under $750,000 and an R-Score of 60+/100 (Sept 2026), top gross rental yields include Dumbleyung (11.3% yield, median $340,000, R-Score 90/100), South Hedland (10.7% yield, median $585,000, R-Score 82/100), Myalup (10.2% yield, median $435,000, R-Score 100/100), Wickham (10.1% yield, median $360,000, R-Score 97/100), Kununurra (10% yield, median $470,000, R-Score 79/100).
How do I check the best streets inside a Western Australia suburb?
Click "Streets →" next to any Western Australia suburb in the tables above (or search at ripehouseadvisory.com.au/streets) to see how every residential street in that suburb scores on ABS 2021 Census SA1 owner-occupancy (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield.