Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best WA suburbs to invest in under $400K

1 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 7.2%/yr; average gross yield is 3.9%. The dominant signal right now is population growth — Population inflow is the strongest current signal in this filter — demand is building ahead of supply. Top pick: Kalgoorlie (46/100). population +12.6% (5y), 3.9% gross yield.

Last updated: May 2026.

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  1. #1

    Kalgoorlie

    population +12.6% (5y), 3.9% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 7.2% · 3.9%
    46
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.9%
    • Capital growth7.2%/yr
    • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Only 3,711 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    6430 · Kalgoorlie-BoulderCompare investment case

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