Handle's suburb model scores 410 Western Australia suburbs every week. As at October 2026, 137 are rated Prime (roughly the top 10% of 3,393 suburbs nationally) and 153 Strong. Prime Western Australia suburbs have a median house price of $915,000, a 4.2% gross yield and 0.8% vacancy. The strongest regions right now are Perth, North West, Perth, South East and Perth, South West.
Highest-rated Western Australia suburbs with a profile on this site, as at October 2026. Ranked by Handle's model; we publish the band, not the score.
| Suburb | Region | Band | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millars Well | Western Australia, Outback (North) | Prime | $722,500 | 11.1% | 0.51% | +31.4% |
| Piccadilly | Western Australia, Outback (South) | Prime | $515,000 | 7.0% | 0.82% | +30.4% |
| South Fremantle | Perth, South West | Prime | $2,185,000 | 2.7% | 0.22% | +30.4% |
| South Kalgoorlie | Western Australia, Outback (South) | Prime | $458,000 | 8.2% | 0.82% | +27.2% |
| Somerville | Western Australia, Outback (South) | Prime | $750,000 | 7.2% | 0.82% | +27.1% |
| Baynton | Western Australia, Outback (North) | Prime | $880,000 | 9.2% | 0.51% | +14.3% |
| Kalgoorlie | Western Australia, Outback (South) | Prime | $485,000 | 7.6% | 0.82% | +35.9% |
| Ashby | Perth, North West | Prime | $930,000 | 4.4% | 0.91% | +24.0% |
| Woodlands | Perth, North West | Prime | $2,000,000 | 2.8% | 0.90% | +14.3% |
| Ballajura | Perth, North East | Prime | $935,000 | 4.3% | 0.67% | +17.9% |
| Manning | Perth, South East | Prime | $1,627,500 | 2.7% | 0.90% | +17.5% |
| Mira Mar | Western Australia, Wheat Belt | Prime | $1,000,000 | 4.1% | 0.52% | +31.9% |
| Northam | Western Australia, Wheat Belt | Prime | $542,500 | 5.3% | 0.88% | +26.2% |
| Safety Bay | Perth, South West | Prime | $865,000 | 3.8% | 0.93% | +20.1% |
| Hillarys | Perth, North West | Prime | $1,745,000 | 3.3% | 0.86% | +23.3% |
Strong or better, with a profile on this site.
| Suburb | Band | Yield | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegs Creek | Prime | 11.3% | $655,000 |
| Millars Well | Prime | 11.1% | $722,500 |
| Baynton | Prime | 9.2% | $880,000 |
| Bulgarra | Prime | 9.1% | $740,000 |
| Dampier | Strong | 8.8% | $943,500 |
| South Hedland | Strong | 8.7% | $543,000 |
| Boulder | Prime | 8.3% | $415,000 |
| Kununurra | Strong | 8.3% | $520,000 |
Lowest vacancy, Strong or better.
| Suburb | Band | Vacancy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kununurra | Strong | 0.09% | $520,000 |
| South Fremantle | Prime | 0.22% | $2,185,000 |
| White Gum Valley | Strong | 0.22% | $1,527,500 |
| Beaconsfield | Strong | 0.22% | $1,420,875 |
| Manjimup | Strong | 0.33% | $537,827 |
| Esperance | Prime | 0.37% | $670,000 |
| East Fremantle | Strong | 0.37% | $2,350,000 |
| Kalamunda | Strong | 0.40% | $1,305,000 |
The highest yields are usually in small mining and outback towns. One employer or industry can move rents and values quickly there, so they carry more risk.
Regions ranked by Prime-rated suburbs. Medians across each region's Prime and Strong suburbs.
| Region | Prime | Prime + Strong | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth, North West | 31 | 58 | $1,130,000 | 3.8% | 0.86% |
| Perth, South East | 22 | 45 | $1,050,000 | 4.0% | 1.21% |
| Perth, South West | 18 | 47 | $1,050,000 | 3.8% | 0.93% |
| Western Australia, Wheat Belt | 16 | 26 | $775,500 | 4.6% | 0.52% |
| Western Australia, Outback (South) | 16 | 24 | $654,000 | 5.5% | 1.11% |
| Perth, North East | 15 | 34 | $1,022,000 | 4.1% | 0.94% |
| Western Australia, Outback (North) | 7 | 11 | $740,000 | 9.1% | 0.51% |
| Bunbury | 6 | 19 | $745,000 | 4.3% | 0.87% |
| Perth, Inner | 5 | 16 | $2,192,875 | 2.6% | 0.94% |
| Mandurah | 1 | 9 | $850,000 | 4.0% | 1.53% |
As at October 2026, the highest-rated Western Australia suburbs in Handle's model include Millars Well, Piccadilly, South Fremantle, South Kalgoorlie, Somerville, Baynton. 137 Western Australia suburbs are rated Prime and 153 Strong. The best suburb for you depends on your budget, borrowing and plan, and every property still has to pass our 29-check screen.
Among Western Australia suburbs rated Strong or better, the highest gross yields are in Pegs Creek, Millars Well, Baynton, Bulgarra. The very highest yields are usually in small mining and outback towns, where one employer or industry can move rents and values quickly, so they carry more risk.
Vacancy is lowest in Kununurra, South Fremantle, White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, all at or under 0.22% as at October 2026. Below 1.5% is generally a tight rental market, which supports rents and shortens the time to find a tenant.
Our model scores 3,393 Australian suburbs on buyer demand, price growth, rental return and community fundamentals, refreshed weekly. We publish the band only: Prime is roughly the top 10%, Strong the next 20%, Watch the next 15%. A suburb rating is where we start, not where we stop.
Data as at 20 October 2026 from SuburbsFinder, ABS Census and public project sources, scored by Handle's suburb model. General information only, not financial advice. Past growth is not a guide to future growth.