Stirling · 6019
Scarborough, WA
population +12.6% (5y), 9.2%/yr capital growth.
NextSuburb scoreTier C
58Average
Median house
$1.40M
5y growth
9.2%/yr
Gross yield
1.5%
Vacancy
1.0%
Stable but fully pricedHigh 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)9.2%/yr92/100
- Population growth+12.6% (5y)100/100
- Supply tightening-5.0% YoY75/100
- Rental yield1.5%30/100
- Rental demand1.0% vacancy75/100
- Income growth+17.0% (5y)68/100
- Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline0/100
- Affordability7% under cap7/100
Why this score
Scarborough scores 58/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 9.2%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: the median is 93% of a typical budget.
Drivers
- Population growth+12.6% (5y)
- Capital growth9.2%/yr
- Tight rentals1.0%
- Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Risks
- At top of budget (93% of cap)
- Thin gross yield (1.5%)
Comparable suburbs
Three WA suburbs in the same budget band with the closest NextSuburb scores.
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