Vasse
Nearly 99% of dwellings in Vasse are detached houses, a proportion that stands above almost any urban suburb nationally, and 68.8% of those have 4 or more bedrooms. The suburb of 2,853 people sits in the South West of WA with a median house price of $489,000, well below the national capital city median, drawing families who want space at a fraction of metro costs. Household income places residents in the 64.3rd percentile nationally, a middle-income belt where mortgage-to-income at 22.1% stays comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The employment base is unusual: Healthcare leads at 17.5% of workers, followed by Education at 11.5% and Mining at 10.7%, a mix that reflects both local service demand and fly-in-fly-out patterns common to WA regional areas.
Population
2,853
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,810/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$489K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $489,000 makes Vasse accessible compared to Perth metro and most state capitals. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold that affects many metropolitan buyers. The housing stock is almost entirely detached houses at 99%, so buyers can expect large blocks rather than apartments or townhouses. Nearly 69% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, making Vasse a natural fit for families. Tenure splits with 50.8% of residents carrying a mortgage and 33.6% owning outright, a sign that the suburb is in a relatively mature phase of development, drawing residents who commit for the long term. Only 22.5% of residents moved in the 5 years before the census, so turnover is low compared to more transient suburbs.
For Buyers
The median house price of $489,000 makes Vasse accessible compared to Perth metro and most state capitals. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold that affects many metropolitan buyers. The housing stock is almost entirely detached houses at 99%, so buyers can expect large blocks rather than apartments or townhouses. Nearly 69% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, making Vasse a natural fit for families. Tenure splits with 50.8% of residents carrying a mortgage and 33.6% owning outright, a sign that the suburb is in a relatively mature phase of development, drawing residents who commit for the long term. Only 22.5% of residents moved in the 5 years before the census, so turnover is low compared to more transient suburbs.
For Investors
Vasse presents a mixed picture for investors. Weekly rent of $420 against a $489,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.5%, higher than most Perth metro suburbs. However, the 8.8% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants caution, as it suggests some supply-demand tension. The renter share is only 15.5%, well below the national average, meaning the tenant pool is thinner than in higher-density suburbs. Healthcare, Education and Mining employ the bulk of residents, sectors that provide relatively stable local demand. The suburb has had 0 development applications in the past 12 months in this dataset, which limits insights into near-term supply. At 2,853 residents and 77.5% of people staying put over 5 years, the suburb shows stability rather than rapid growth momentum.
Schools in Vasse iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Cape Naturaliste College
7-12 · 1168 students
Vasse Primary School
K-6 · 744 students
Demographics
The median age is 39, sitting 1 year below the national figure, which leans slightly younger on average than many established outer-ring suburbs. Overseas-born residents account for 16.6% of the population, about 5 percentage points below the national average, and ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic with English (1,402), Irish (330) and Scottish (287) the top groups. University qualifications reach 18.6% of residents, which is 11.5 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the trade and service industry mix rather than a knowledge-economy workforce. Average household size is 2.9, above the national average by 0.4, consistent with the family-oriented housing stock. Couples with children make up the dominant family structure at 1,197 households, more than double the 530 couples-without-children households. The volunteering rate of 19.4% is above what lower-income areas typically show, suggesting an engaged local community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.0%
Houses
0.5%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Vasse is one of the most house-dominant suburbs in WA, with 99% of dwellings being separate houses and only 0.5% semi-detached. The bedroom profile underscores the family focus: 68.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, 28.1% have 3 bedrooms, and just 2.3% have 2 bedrooms. Ownership is split with 50.8% carrying a mortgage and 33.6% owning outright, compared to the national renter share the local 15.5% rental rate is substantially lower. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the rent-to-income ratio of 23.2% keeps renters below stress levels. The $489,000 median is estimated from rent data for 2025, so buyers should treat it as a guide rather than a definitive transaction figure. The low renter share and high outright ownership proportion point to a settled, owner-occupier community that prioritises space and stability.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$778
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.8%
Unoccupied
89
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.5%
Couples, no children
2,359
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 17.5% of the workforce, followed by Education at 11.5% and Construction at 11.3%. Mining at 10.7% is notably high, reflecting WA's fly-in-fly-out culture where some residents work in the resources sector while living in the South West. By occupation, Professionals (190) and Community/Personal service workers (189) share top billing, with Labourers (170), Clerical/Admin (147) and Managers (146) close behind. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, low nationally, and 55.9% of employed residents work full-time. The participation rate of 63.1% is moderate, with 587 residents not in the labour force. Personal weekly income of $778 and household weekly income of $1,810 place residents around the 64th income percentile nationally, reflecting a broad middle-income base.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.9%
Part-time
40.4%
Participation
63.1%
Employed
1,304
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.6%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
16.6%
Dwellings
920
Transport to Work
Vasse is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with 86.8% of residents driving to work, compared to the national car-driver rate that is lower in most urban areas. Public transport use is minimal at 1.8%, reflecting the low-density, regional character of the suburb across 36 square kilometres. Walking and cycling accounts for 4.2% of commutes, above some comparable rural suburbs. Only 3.6% of residents need daily assistance, a low figure that aligns with the younger-than-national median age of 39. Mortgage stress is absent at 22.1% mortgage-to-income, and rent stress is similarly benign at 23.2% rent-to-income. No schools are recorded inside the Vasse boundary in this dataset, so families depend on nearby facilities. Crime statistics are not available for Vasse in this dataset, though the low-disadvantage income profile and stable tenure patterns are indirect indicators of neighbourhood cohesion.
Drive
86.8%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
4.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Vasse compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vasse a good suburb to live in?
Vasse suits families who want large detached homes at accessible prices. The median house price is $489,000, mortgage-to-income sits at a comfortable 22.1%, and 99% of dwellings are separate houses with 68.8% having 4 or more bedrooms. The main trade-off is limited public transport and dependence on the car, with 86.8% of residents driving to work.
What is the median house price in Vasse?
The median house price is approximately $489,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. Weekly rent averages $420 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.1%, well below the 30% financial stress threshold.
What schools are in Vasse?
No schools are recorded inside the Vasse boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the Busselton area. About 18.6% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 11.5 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the local trade and services employment mix.
Is Vasse safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Vasse in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, mortgage and rent stress are both low (22.1% and 23.2% of income respectively), only 3.6% of residents need daily assistance, and the 77.5% residential stability rate suggests a settled neighbourhood where most residents choose to stay long-term.
Is Vasse good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $420 against a $489,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.5%, which is above most Perth metro yields. However, the 8.8% vacancy rate is elevated and the renter share is only 15.5%, thinner than higher-density investor suburbs. The mining sector employs 10.7% of workers, introducing some cyclical income risk tied to WA resource cycles.
How is Vasse's population changing?
The current population is 2,853, spread over 36 square kilometres at a density of 79 people per square kilometre. No formal growth forecast data is available, though 77.5% of residents remained in place over 5 years, indicating low turnover. The affordable, detached-dominant profile positions Vasse as a family growth corridor in WA's South West region.
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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