Girrawheen

POSTAL CODE: WA, 6064
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 72% capital gain.

It also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $688,000

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing above the territorial average of 13.59% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $645.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in GIRRAWHEEN usually have to wait an average of 27.1 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The WA suburb ranks 107th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in WA, posting a 4.88% return.

It also places places 287th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Girrawheen is a suburb in the City of Wanneroo, approximately 12 kilometres north of Perth's central business district. Its name derives from an Eastern States Aboriginal term meaning "place of flowers."

According to the 2021 Census, Girrawheen has a population of 8,897, with a median age of 36. The suburb is culturally diverse, with a significant proportion of residents born overseas, including communities from Vietnam, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Approximately 4.4% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. 

As of November 2024, the median house price in Girrawheen is $580,000, reflecting a 32.8% growth over the past year. The median weekly rent is $577, indicating a 15.4% increase in the same period. 

Girrawheen is part of the Swan Educational District and hosts several educational institutions. For those searching for secondary education, there are primary schools such as Hudson Park Primary School, Roseworth Primary School, Emmanuel Christian Community School (K-12), and Girrawheen Senior High School. These schools have been prioritised for Commonwealth and State funding and offer specialist literacy support services to cater to the suburb's diverse student population. 

Girrawheen offers various amenities, including Summerfield Shopping Centre and Newpark Shopping Centre. The suburb features several parks and recreational facilities, providing residents with spaces for outdoor activities and community events.

Transperth bus services facilitate public transportation in Girrawheen, connecting residents to Perth's CBD and nearby Warwick Train Station. Major roads such as Beach Road and Marangaroo Drive enhance accessibility to surrounding areas.

Girrawheen combines suburban living with convenient access to essential amenities, educational institutions, and recreational opportunities, making it a diverse and evolving suburb within the Perth metropolitan area. 

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