Atwell, Perth Fast-Growth, Rail-Linked Family Hub
Modern, established suburb in the City of Cockburn ~21km south of Perth CBD. 19-minute rail to the city from Cockburn Central, high household incomes, 9-day selling velocity, and a -4.1% vendor discount (selling above asking). Houses show peak 12-month growth ~19.45%; units deliver up to ~6.3% yields.
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*Data sources converge ~$872k–$980k; shown midpoint estimate.
Why Atwell Is a High-Conviction Buy
Atwell’s strength is structural: affluent family demographics, extreme liquidity (9-day DOM for houses), negative vendor discount, and a premium transit node (Cockburn Central). Long-run upside is underwritten by State/City plans to elevate the Cockburn Central Activity Centre to a Strategic Metropolitan Centre—creating rezoning potential and sustained amenity uplift.
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Houses vs Units in Atwell
Detached houses for growth; units for yield
Houses
Owner-occupier driven. Hyper-liquid. Primary capital growth play.
Performance Metrics
- 12-mo growth peak: ~19.45% (avg long-run ~12.68%)
- DOM: ~9 days
- Vendor discount: -4.1% (above asking)
- Sales: ~141/year
- Rent: ~$730/week (yield ~4.38–4.4%)
Best For
Investors: Long-term equity capture
OO: Family buyers wanting rail + amenity
Units / Apartments
Defensive cash-flow profile near Cockburn Central activity spine.
Performance Metrics
- Yield: ~5.6–6.3%
- 12-mo growth: ~12.79%; latest qtr ~6.95%
- DOM: ~29 days
- Rent: ~$570/week
- Sales: ~20/year
Best For
Investors: Yield + TOD demand, low vacancy inference
FHBs: Affordable, rail-accessible entry
Market Insight: Atwell houses are hyper-competitive; finance-ready buyers win. Units benefit from rent vs mortgage gap and station proximity.
Atwell Property Metrics
Current verified statistics you need to know
House Median: ~$925k*
Range across sources: $872k–$980k.
- 12-mo growth peak ~19.45%
- DOM ~9 days
- Vendor discount -4.1%
- ~141 sales/year
Units: Yield Leader
Affordable, rail-adjacent stock.
- Median: ~$485k–$496.5k
- Yield: ~5.6–6.3%
- Latest qtr growth ~6.95%
- DOM ~29 days
Mortgage Stress
Household resilience buffers shocks.
- Median mortgage: $1,950/month
- Income: $2,404/week
- Repayments = ~18.56% of income
- Lower distressed sales risk
Demographics
Young families, affluent base.
- Median age: 35
- Owner-occ: ~75.9%
- HH size: ~3.0
- Pop: ~9,287 (2021)
Planning Uplift
Strategic Metro Centre trajectory.
- Cockburn Central activity spine
- Adjacent R20/R30 pockets
- Future rezoning potential
- TOD density logic
Risks
Hot market execution risk.
- Overpay in bidding wars
- Be finance-ready
- Verify comps + terms
- Target quality streets/stock
Atwell’s TOD Advantage
Fast rail + integrated bus links via Cockburn Central
Mandurah Line Express
Perth’s busiest line. 19-minute ride to Perth Underground.
Transit Benefits
- 5–10 min peak frequencies
- Interchange at Cockburn Central
- Thornlie–Cockburn link options
- Super reliable CBD access
Local Bus Integration
Seamless last-mile links across Atwell.
Key Routes
- 526 / 527 / 530
- Direct to Atwell College
- Cockburn Gateway access
- Fiona Stanley ~10 min drive
Distance & Access
~21km south of Perth CBD in the 6164 growth corridor.
Travel Options
- Car: ~20–30 min (off-peak/peak)
- Kwinana Fwy connectivity
- Strategic Metro Centre uplift
- Medical/retail hubs nearby
Planning & Rezoning
Older R20/R30 pockets near the centre are future density candidates.
Strategy
- Target land close to Cockburn Central
- Land-bank medium-term
- Capture density-led uplift
- Track City/State frameworks
Schools in Atwell
Stable primary; multiple viable secondary pathways
Atwell Primary School
Atwell College
Emmanuel Catholic College
Catchment Reality Check
Verify exact zoning with the WA Education Department before purchase; catchments can change and premiums can apply within preferred boundaries.
Atwell vs Nearby 6164 Suburbs
Positioning within the Cockburn Central micro-market
Atwell
Hyper-liquid, growth-led
- Median: ~$872k–$980k
- 12-mo growth peak ~19.45%
- DOM: ~9 days
- Vendor disc: -4.1%
Hammond Park
Peer growth & velocity
- Median: ~$910k
- Growth: ~19%
- DOM: ~12 days
- Extreme liquidity
Aubin Grove
Strong growth, slower sales
- Median: ~$799k
- 12-mo growth: ~22.17%
- DOM: ~56 days
- Moderate liquidity
Cockburn Central
Density & unit focus
- House median: ~$795.5k
- House growth: ~6.1%
- Unit median: ~$512.75k
- Unit growth: ~21%
Takeaway: Pair an Atwell house (growth) with Cockburn Central units (yield) for corridor diversification.
Can You Afford Atwell?
Calculate repayments for houses (~$925k est) or units (~$490k)
Who Should Buy in Atwell?
Capital growth + cash-flow options in one suburb
Capital Growth Investors
Detached houses with hyper-liquidity, above-asking outcomes, and planning tailwinds.
Yield Seekers
Units near the activity spine offering ~5.6–6.3% yields and rapid rental absorption.
Affluent Families
Strong incomes, stable primary schooling, multiple secondary pathways, express CBD rail.
Strategic Land-Bankers
Older R20/R30 pockets close to Cockburn Central for potential rezoning uplift.
Atwell Buyer FAQs
Everything serious buyers ask us
House or unit in Atwell?
Both work but for different goals. Houses = growth/exit speed. Units = yield + affordability near transit.
How is it selling above asking?
Severe undersupply + strong incomes + 9-day DOM drive competitive bidding (average vendor “discount” is -4.1%).
What deposit do I need?
20% avoids LMI. For ~$925k house: ~$185k deposit. For ~$490k unit: ~$98k deposit. Add WA stamp duty.
Is vacancy low?
All indicators (rents surging from ~$400 in 2021 to ~$570–$730 now, fast leasing) suggest vacancy well below balanced levels.
Top risk right now?
Overpaying in a hot market. Be pre-approved, verify comps, and move fast on quality listings.
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Houses are selling fast and above asking. We specialise in the 6164 corridor and can pre-approve you quickly so you don’t miss out.
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