Canberra · 2602

Watson, ACT

population +9.1% (5y), incomes +18.0% (5y).

NextSuburb scoreTier C
55Average
Median house
$1.09M
5y growth
7.0%/yr
Gross yield
2.1%
Vacancy
1.3%
Growth-led, low cashflowMedium 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+9.1% (5y)
    91/100
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    70/100
  • Rental yield2.1%
    42/100
  • Rental demand1.3% vacancy
    68/100
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    72/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability27% under cap
    27/100

Why this score

Watson scores 55/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 9.1% population growth over five years and 18.0% income growth. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.1% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
  • Capital growth7.0%/yr
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (2.1%)
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

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