Quindalup
A 46.7% vacancy rate is the defining number in Quindalup, and it explains much about this coastal Western Australian locality. With just 1,488 residents spread across 39.58 square kilometres, the suburb functions partly as a holiday and lifestyle destination rather than a full-time residential base. The median age of 49 sits 9 years above the national figure, and 45% of households own their home outright, a rate far higher than the national average, pointing to an established, asset-rich resident base. Household income lands at the 66.5th percentile nationally, showing above-median financial standing for those who do live here permanently.
Population
1,488
Median Age
49.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,837/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$529K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is estimated at $529,000, based on rental data for 2025, placing Quindalup below the state capital Perth market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, so purchasing is financially manageable compared to many WA coastal markets. Separate houses dominate at 81.5% of dwellings and 49.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, meaning buyers have access to larger family-sized properties. The 45% outright ownership rate, well above the national average, signals long-term holding patterns rather than frequent turnover, which can limit available supply for incoming buyers.
For Buyers
The median house price is estimated at $529,000, based on rental data for 2025, placing Quindalup below the state capital Perth market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, so purchasing is financially manageable compared to many WA coastal markets. Separate houses dominate at 81.5% of dwellings and 49.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, meaning buyers have access to larger family-sized properties. The 45% outright ownership rate, well above the national average, signals long-term holding patterns rather than frequent turnover, which can limit available supply for incoming buyers.
For Investors
The 46.7% vacancy rate is the critical figure for investor assessment, substantially higher than the national rental market average and reflecting the seasonal, holiday-destination character of Quindalup. Only 20% of residents rent, which limits the permanent tenant pool. Weekly rent of $400 against a $529,000 median implies a gross yield of approximately 3.9%, moderate but subject to occupancy volatility. Construction accounts for 15.2% of local employment and Mining for 9.7%, sectors that can drive short-term accommodation demand from workers, partially offsetting the holiday-vacancy dynamic. Zero development applications in the past 12 months indicate no new supply pressure.
Demographics
The median age of 49 is 9.0 years above the national median, placing Quindalup firmly among WA's older coastal communities. Couples without children make up 39.2% of families while couples with children account for 42.1%, a balance consistent with empty-nester and semi-retirement arrivals. Overseas-born residents reach 23.1%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (762 residents), Irish (169) and Scottish (152). University qualifications are held by 33.3% of residents, 3.2 percentage points above national. The 26.1% volunteering rate is notably high compared to typical suburban averages, reflecting community engagement among established residents.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.5%
Houses
8.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership tenure strongly favours outright holders: 45% own their home without a mortgage, far above the national average, while 35.1% carry a mortgage and just 20% rent. This tenure profile is typical of a mature, sea-change destination. Separate houses make up 81.5% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes at 8.8%. The bedroom mix skews large, with 49.1% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and only 12.6% at 2 bedrooms, so the stock suits families and lifestyle buyers rather than compact renters. At 27.7% mortgage-to-income and 21.8% rent-to-income, neither owners nor renters face financial stress thresholds, which is below the 30% benchmark in both categories.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$840
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
46.7%
Unoccupied
459
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
39.2%
Couples, no children
1,102
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction leads local employment at 15.2% (72 workers), followed by Healthcare at 11.6% (55) and Hospitality at 10.4% (49). Mining contributes 9.7% (46 workers), an above-average share compared to most coastal WA towns of similar size, reflecting proximity to regional extraction activity. Professionals (131) and Managers (122) are the top occupational groups, together accounting for more than a third of employed residents. Unemployment is very low at 1.7%, and the full-time employment rate is 52.1%. The participation rate of 54.0% is lower than national norms, consistent with a population where 417 residents are not in the labour force, partly reflecting the older age profile and semi-retirement cohort.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
52.1%
Part-time
46.2%
Participation
54.0%
Employed
655
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.3%
Postgraduate
4.6%
Born Overseas
23.1%
Dwellings
520
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 87.0% of commuters using private vehicles, above the national average, with only 1.7% using public transport, reflecting the rural coastal geography and absence of rail or bus networks. Walking and cycling account for 2.8% of trips, modest but present. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby towns in the Busselton LGA. Detailed crime data is unavailable for Quindalup. On the positive side, housing costs are not stressful: rent-to-income at 21.8% and mortgage-to-income at 27.7% both sit below the 30% stress benchmark. The 26.1% volunteering rate, high by national standards, signals an active and connected community.
Drive
87.0%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Quindalup compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quindalup a good suburb to live in?
Quindalup suits those seeking a low-density coastal lifestyle. Household income sits at the 66.5th percentile nationally, housing costs are below stress thresholds (mortgage-to-income 27.7%), and 77.4% of residents have stayed for at least 5 years. The 46.7% vacancy rate reflects holiday use rather than instability among permanent residents.
What is the median house price in Quindalup?
The median house price is estimated at $529,000, based on rental data for 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, and weekly rent is $400. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.7% sits below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership more affordable than many WA coastal locations.
What schools are in Quindalup?
No schools are recorded within the Quindalup suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby Busselton and the surrounding South West region. Despite this, 33.3% of adult residents hold university qualifications, which is 3.2 percentage points above the national average.
Is Quindalup safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Quindalup in this dataset. As contextual indicators, the suburb has a very low unemployment rate of 1.7%, housing stress is below the national benchmark for both renters (21.8% rent-to-income) and mortgage holders (27.7%), and only 3.6% of residents require daily assistance.
Is Quindalup good for property investment?
The 46.7% vacancy rate is the key risk, reflecting a strong holiday-destination character with a thin permanent rental market at 20% renters. Weekly rent of $400 against a $529,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%. Zero development applications in the past 12 months means no new supply competition, and Mining and Construction employment locally can support short-stay demand.
How is Quindalup's population changing?
Quindalup has 1,488 residents with a high stability rate: 77.4% have not moved in the past 5 years, compared to higher-turnover urban suburbs. The median age of 49 is 9 years above the national figure, indicating an aging demographic trend. No formal growth forecast is available, but the aging profile and low density suggest gradual, slow-paced change.
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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