Melville · 6153
Ardross, WA
population +12.6% (5y), listings tightening 7.0% YoY.
NextSuburb scoreTier B
61Strong
Median house
$1.15M
5y growth
8.4%/yr
Gross yield
2.1%
Vacancy
1.1%
Growth-led, low cashflowMedium confidence
Eight-signal breakdown
Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.
- Capital growth (5y)8.4%/yr84/100
- Population growth+12.6% (5y)100/100
- Supply tightening-7.0% YoY85/100
- Rental yield2.1%43/100
- Rental demand1.1% vacancy73/100
- Income growth+18.0% (5y)72/100
- Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline0/100
- Affordability24% under cap24/100
Why this score
Ardross scores 61/100 (Strong). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 8.4%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.1% leaves modest cashflow.
Drivers
- Population growth+12.6% (5y)
- Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
- Capital growth8.4%/yr
- Tight rentals1.1%
Risks
- Thin gross yield (2.1%)
- No major construction project in this state
Comparable suburbs
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