Nedlands · 6009

Nedlands, WA

population +12.6% (5y), tight 0.9% vacancy.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
52Average
Median house
$2.90M
5y growth
7.0%/yr
Gross yield
0.9%
Vacancy
0.9%
Stable but fully pricedHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)7.0%/yr
    70/100
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    75/100
  • Rental yield0.9%
    18/100
  • Rental demand0.9% vacancy
    78/100
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    72/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordabilityabove cap
    0/100

Why this score

Nedlands scores 52/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 0.9% vacancy rate. The standout watch-out: the median is 193% of a typical budget.

Drivers
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
  • Tight rentals0.9%
  • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
Risks
  • At top of budget (193% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (0.9%)

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60-month score history

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