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Karakin, WA
R-Score 75 / 100 — ranked #3,844 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
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| Indicator | Karakin Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 75 / 100 | Ranked #3,844 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $725,000 | +13.3% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $370/wk | Implies a 7.9% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | — | Suburb rental vacancy reading |
| Median Days on Market | 154 days | Part of Gingin (WA) council area (LGA avg R-Score 40/100) |
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Karakin WA FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Karakin, WA
Is Karakin WA a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Karakin (WA 6044) scores 75/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,844 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $725,000, median rent of $370/wk, gross yield of 7.9%, and vacancy of —.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Karakin WA?
The current median property price in Karakin (WA) is $725,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +13.3% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Karakin currently spend a median of 154 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Karakin WA?
In Karakin (WA), the median weekly asking rent is $370/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 7.9%. The suburb vacancy rate is tracked monthly as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Karakin WA?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Karakin against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Karakin Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Karakin WA located in?
Karakin (WA, postcode 6044) is located in the Gingin council area (LGA). Across Gingin, the council-wide average R-Score is 40/100 across 31 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.