Port Kennedy

POSTAL CODE: WA, 6172
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains PORT KENNEDY, 6172 saw average growth in the long term.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that PORT KENNEDY, 6172 obtained a 6.77% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 2112th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

PORT KENNEDY, 6172 in WA belongs to the local government area of Rockingham.

PORT KENNEDY, 6172 has a capital gain of 9.56% for the past year, which is lower than average compared to its 111.05% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in PORT KENNEDY sitting at $745,000, and the average rent at $650, property owners could potentially earn a 4.54% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in PORT KENNEDY are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Surburb overview

Port Kennedy is a coastal suburb within the City of Rockingham, approximately 54 kilometres south of Perth's central business district. The suburb is accessible via the Kwinana Freeway and Warnbro Sound Avenue, and driving takes around 45 minutes. Public transport options include bus services connecting to the Warnbro railway station on the Mandurah line, which provides regular services to Perth and Mandurah.

According to the 2021 Census, Port Kennedy had a population of 14,233 residents. The suburb encompasses an area of approximately 21.2 square kilometres and is characterised by a mix of residential zones and natural landscapes. The median age of residents is 36 years, with households averaging 2.8 people.

Essential services in Port Kennedy include educational institutions such as Port Kennedy Primary School, Endeavour Schools, and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. Healthcare facilities are accessible within the suburbs and nearby in Rockingham. The suburb also hosts the Port Kennedy Shopping Centre, offering supermarkets, specialty stores, and dining options.

Recreational activities in Port Kennedy are abundant, with access to beaches along Warnbro Sound suitable for swimming and other water-based activities. The suburb is home to the Port Kennedy Scientific Park, part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, which features unique wetland formations known as the Becher Wetland Suite. Additionally, the Links Kennedy Bay Golf Course provides facilities for golf enthusiasts.

Port Kennedy's coastal environment, combined with its accessibility to Perth and neighbouring suburbs, contributes to its residential appeal. The suburb's infrastructure supports a range of lifestyles, offering both natural attractions and essential amenities.

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