Wattleup suburb profile
Wattleup is a semi-rural suburb located in the southern part of Perth, Western Australia, within the City of Cockburn. Known for its expansive open spaces and agricultural land, Wattleup offers a tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The suburb is part of the Hope Valley-Wattleup Redevelopment Project, which aims to transform the area into a modern industrial precinct. Despite its industrial future, Wattleup retains a sense of community with its rural charm and proximity to natural attractions such as the Beeliar Regional Park. Its strategic location provides easy access to major transport routes, making it a convenient spot for those seeking a balance between work and leisure.
Wattleup property market performance
Wattleup’s property market has remained largely inactive over the past 12 months, with no significant changes in house or unit values. The median house and unit prices have both remained at $0, reflecting a stagnant market. Only one house was sold in the past year, and there were no unit sales, indicating minimal market activity.
With no recorded median days on market for either houses or units, it suggests a lack of transactions and interest in the area. The rental market has also seen no movement, with average rents for both houses and units remaining at $0, and no change in rental values over the last 12 months.
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Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 1 | N/A |
Median days on market Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
Wattleup demographics
Wattleup, located in Western Australia, is a small suburb with a population of just 443 residents. Known for its tranquil and rural atmosphere, Wattleup offers a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The median age of 50 indicates a mature community, with many residents likely enjoying the slower pace and natural surroundings that the suburb provides.
The suburb's household composition is predominantly made up of couple families, with 36.6% having children and 53.7% without. This suggests a community that values family life, with a significant portion of the population being empty nesters or retirees. The presence of one-parent families is relatively low at 9.8%, and there are no other family types recorded, highlighting a traditional family structure within the suburb.
In terms of property ownership, nearly half of the homes in Wattleup are owned outright, reflecting a stable and established community. A further 22.2% of properties are owned with a mortgage, while 29.7% are rented, indicating a mix of long-term residents and those seeking rental opportunities. The median total household income of $1384 per week suggests a modest but comfortable living standard, typical of a semi-rural area.
Wattleup infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Wattleup is heavily influenced by ongoing and planned industrial redevelopment associated with the broader Latitude 32 and Hope Valley–Wattleup industrial expansion, which is progressively transitioning former rural and residential land into logistics and industrial uses.[3][6] This shift is likely to constrain traditional residential growth in the suburb itself, while supporting demand for nearby housing in surrounding suburbs due to increased local employment opportunities.[3][7]
Proximity to major industrial and freight corridors serving the Kwinana industrial area positions Wattleup as a key employment node rather than a typical residential suburb, which may limit long-term owner-occupier demand but appeal to investors focused on landholdings with potential future redevelopment or industrial-related uses.[3][6] At present there are no widely reported new schools, retail centres or public transport upgrades directly within Wattleup, and no major recent changes in council planning beyond the established industrial-focused structure planning, so there are limited amenity-driven catalysts for residential price growth in the near term.[3][7]
Wattleup rental market trends
The rental market in Wattleup has remained stable over the past year, with both house and unit rents showing no change, maintaining a median rent of $0 per week. This indicates a lack of rental activity or available data in the suburb, suggesting limited rental opportunities or a predominantly owner-occupied area.
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