Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best WA suburbs to invest in under $500K

2 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 8.9%/yr; average gross yield is 3.3%. 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 (47/100). population +12.6% (5y), 3.9% gross yield.

Last updated: May 2026.

Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

  1. #1

    Kalgoorlie

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

    Growth + yield · 7.2% · 3.9%
    47
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    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
    • No major construction project in this state
    6430 · Kalgoorlie-BoulderCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Geraldton

    10.6%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.6%/yr
    46
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.6%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Only 3,246 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
    • No major construction project in this state
    6530 · Greater GeraldtonCompare investment case

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