methodology for how we research and verify." cover_alt: “Koo Wee Rup lifestyle” cover_credit: “wikimedia_commons” figures: [{“position”: “Investment Snapshot”, “url”: “https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/ISS030-E-35987_-View_of_Earth.jpg”, “alt”: “Investment Snapshot”, “credit”: “wikimedia_commons”, “score”: 70}, {“position”: “Why Investors Are Looking at Koo Wee Rup”, “url”: “https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/ISS030-E-35987-_View_of_Earth.jpg”, “alt”: “Why Investors Are Looking at Koo Wee Rup”, “credit”: “wikimedia_commons”, “score”: 70}] —## Investment Snapshot
| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $582,587 | $320,422 |
| Rental Yield | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| 5yr Growth (annualised) | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Vacancy Rate | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Days on Market | 55 | 22 |
Why Investors Are Looking at Koo Wee Rup
Middle-ring stability with solid rental demand from families and professionals. Lower risk profile than speculative growth areas.
Rental Yield Analysis
Gross rental yield (houses): 4.4%
- Weekly rent (3br house): $494/week
- Annual rent: $25,694
Net yield after costs: ~2.6%
- Council rates: ~$1992/year
- Insurance: ~$1,200-2,000/year
- Maintenance: ~1% of value/year
- Property management (7-8%): ~$1,927/year
Growth Drivers
School catchments, family appeal, established services, transport connecti
