Kallaroo
Coastal Perth detached living at a $551,000 median house price is the headline here, and it explains why 87.9% of dwellings are separate houses while apartments make up just 0.3%. Household income sits in the 79.8th percentile nationally, yet the suburb still scores decile 10 on both the IRSD disadvantage index and the IER economic resources index, a strong combination for a market this affordable. The 5,305 residents skew older, with a median age of 45, which is 5.0 years above the national figure. Overseas-born residents reach 42.9%, 21.3 points above national, and 65.4% of homes carry four or more bedrooms, pointing to an established, family-sized housing base.
Population
5,305
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,108/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$551K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $551,000 median house price keeps Kallaroo affordable by coastal Perth standards, and the stock is built for families: 65.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 27.3% have three, while two-bedroom homes are just 6.3%. Separate houses dominate at 87.9% against only 0.3% apartments, so buyers are almost always purchasing standalone homes rather than units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,193, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.0%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite incomes sitting in the 79.8th percentile. That affordability is reinforced by tenure: 44.3% of homes are owned outright and 42.2% carry a mortgage, so most owners hold real equity rather than competing as recent, highly leveraged entrants.
For Buyers
The $551,000 median house price keeps Kallaroo affordable by coastal Perth standards, and the stock is built for families: 65.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 27.3% have three, while two-bedroom homes are just 6.3%. Separate houses dominate at 87.9% against only 0.3% apartments, so buyers are almost always purchasing standalone homes rather than units. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,193, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.0%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite incomes sitting in the 79.8th percentile. That affordability is reinforced by tenure: 44.3% of homes are owned outright and 42.2% carry a mortgage, so most owners hold real equity rather than competing as recent, highly leveraged entrants.
For Investors
Renters make up only 13.4% of households, one of the lower shares you will find, which narrows the tenant pool but reflects an owner-occupier suburb rather than an investor market. Weekly rent of $433 against the $551,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, healthier than premium coastal markets where yields fall toward 2%. The vacancy rate of 5.7% is on the higher side, so re-letting can take time. Demand support comes mainly from overseas migration, which the forecast puts at a net 222 residents a year against a net internal outflow of just 2, and rent has grown 12.5% over the period. Development is minimal at 2 applications in 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term threat, leaving the case resting on steady yield plus migration-led demand rather than rapid capital churn.
Development Activity
Total DAs
2
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kallaroo iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Springfield Primary School
K-6 · 232 students
Demographics
The median age of 45 runs 5.0 years above national, and the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 7.7 points while the working-age share fell 3.8 points and the young share slipped 1.6 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 42.9%, which is 21.3 points above the national figure, an unusually international profile for outer Perth. Ancestry still leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,581), Irish (650) and Scottish (622), while the most common non-English languages are Afrikaans (21), Mandarin (16) and Italian (14), reflecting South African and European inflows rather than a single migrant group. University qualifications at 39.8% sit 9.7 points above national, and average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above national, consistent with the family-oriented, four-bedroom housing base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.9%
Houses
11.8%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 44.3% own outright, 42.2% carry a mortgage and only 13.4% rent. Outright owners outnumbering renters more than threefold points to a settled, low-churn population, and the turnover rate of 19.5% confirms 80.5% of residents stayed put. The stock is 87.9% separate houses and 11.8% semi-detached, with apartments at just 0.3%, so density stays low at 1,814 residents per km2 across the 2.92 km2 footprint. Homes are large: 65.4% have four or more bedrooms versus 6.3% with two. The median house price of $551,000 keeps the mortgage-to-income ratio at 24.0% and rent-to-income at 20.5%, both below the stress thresholds, a rare alignment that signals genuine affordability rather than stretched buyers.
Mortgage / mo
$2,193
Rent / wk
$433
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$866
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.7%
Unoccupied
119
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.0%
Couples, no children
4,492
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce splits evenly across two anchor sectors: Education and Healthcare each employ 16.2% (307 workers apiece), followed by Construction at 11.0% (209) and Professional/Tech at 10.5% (200), with Mining adding 7.1% (134), a distinctly Western Australian signature. By occupation, Professionals (804) and Managers (432) lead, which aligns with the decile 8 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 4.8% and the full-time employment rate is 61.4%, though participation reads 59.7% because the aging profile leaves 1,509 residents not in the labour force. The IER economic resources score reaches decile 10, higher than the IEO decile of 8, because the high outright-ownership base lifts household wealth measures even where qualifications are more moderate.
Unemployment
1.6%
Labour Force
7,573
Unemployed
124
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.4%
Part-time
33.8%
Participation
59.7%
Employed
2,530
Occupations
Top Industries
University
39.8%
Postgraduate
9.2%
Born Overseas
42.9%
Dwellings
1,964
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 88.1% drive to work while only 4.8% use public transport and 1.8% walk or cycle, typical of a low-density coastal suburb at 1,814 residents per km2. The suburb earns decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the top tier nationally, and decile 9 on IRSAD, meaning very few residents face deprivation. Volunteering runs at 18.6% and only 3.9% (202 people) need daily assistance despite the older median age of 45. Rent-to-income at 20.5% keeps tenants comfortable, well below the 30% stress line. No schools are recorded inside the 2.92 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the quiet, detached-housing setting near the coast.
Drive
88.1%
Public Transport
4.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.53%/yr
(+69 people/yr)
EstablishedKallaroo is an established, slow-growth suburb, with the broader area expanding 4.4% over the past decade and the forecast trend running at 0.53% a year, about 69 residents annually. Overseas migration is the primary driver at a net 222 a year, almost entirely offsetting a net internal outflow of just 2, so growth depends on international arrivals rather than locals moving in. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 7.7 points over the decade, yet the gentrification reading shows early signs scoring 25, supported by the strong overseas inflow and an accelerating rent trajectory from minus 1% toward 11%. Affordability has improved from 54.6% in 2011 to 49.1% in 2021, a rare loosening that, combined with migration demand, underpins a stable rather than booming outlook.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+222
Net Internal / yr
-2
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Strong overseas inflow +222/yr, Accelerating: -1% → 11%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kallaroo compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kallaroo a good suburb to live in?
Kallaroo scores decile 10 on the IRSD disadvantage index and decile 10 on IER economic resources, both top-tier nationally, with household income in the 79.8th percentile. It pairs that with an affordable $551,000 median house price and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.0%, well below the 30% stress line.
What is the median house price in Kallaroo?
The median house price is $551,000, affordable by coastal Perth standards. Weekly rent averages $433 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,193, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.0% and an estimated gross rental yield near 4.1%.
What schools are in Kallaroo?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.92 km2 Kallaroo boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 39.8%, which is 9.7 points above the national figure.
Is Kallaroo safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Kallaroo in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the highest tier, and only 3.9% of its 5,305 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Kallaroo good for property investment?
Rent of $433 a week against the $551,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, healthier than premium coastal markets. The renter share is low at 13.4% and vacancy sits at 5.7%, but net overseas migration of 222 a year supports demand for a steady, yield-led hold.
How is Kallaroo's population changing?
Population growth is modest, with the broader area up 4.4% over 10 years and the forecast trend near 0.53% a year, about 69 residents annually. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 7.7 points and the working-age share down 3.8 points over the decade.
What languages are spoken in Kallaroo?
About 42.9% of residents were born overseas, 21.3 points above the national figure. English is dominant, with Afrikaans (21 speakers), Mandarin (16), Italian (14) and German (13) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a notable South African and European resident mix.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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