Question 1

Is Coodanup a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Coodanup sits on Mandurah’s estuary and a network of calm waterways, so boating and waterside living are part of everyday life. It is predominantly residential, with established single-storey homes alongside pockets of more recent infill and several properties that have direct water access or quiet outlooks. There are local parks and foreshore reserves for outdoor recreation, and straightforward road and bus links into Mandurah centre.

The suburb is home to 4,366 people with a median age of 48, and households are largely couples — 45.8% are couple families without children and 29.3% are couple families with children (75.1% of families together). Homes are mostly owner-occupied (31.8% owned outright and 30.3% with a mortgage, a combined 62.1%), while 37.9% are rented. The foreshore is being upgraded in stages, with path extensions and boardwalk renewals under way and further design work around the Nairns Bird Hide in consultation, and a new Mandurah Hospital is being built alongside Peel Health Campus to expand emergency and specialist services. Whether Coodanup suits you depends on whether waterfront, relaxed coastal suburban living and these local projects match what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Coodanup?

Accepted Answer

On the figures for Coodanup, housing costs sit well above local incomes at the last Census. A median house price of $785,000 is about 17.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (median household income $845 a week), and the average house rent of $580 a week would take roughly 68.6% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census. If you're looking to rent rather than buy, that rent share is the immediate figure to consider; if buying, the price multiple shows how the median house compares with local annual incomes recorded at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Coodanup a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Coodanup rose 32.0% over the past 12 months, a strong increase, while house rents rose 5.5% over the same period, a solid gain. That means capital growth outpaced rental income for houses this year, with price appreciation the stronger performer.

If rental income is your priority, the 5.5% rent rise is the figure that matters; if you are focused on capital growth, the 32.0% jump is the key number. Whether that balance makes Coodanup a suitable investment depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$785K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	32.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	20	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	12	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$580	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.5%	N/A

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