Baldivis, Perth Affordability Meets Freeway Connectivity
Southern growth hub 46km from Perth CBD with immediate Kwinana Freeway access and feeder-bus links to Warnbro/Wellard. House median $729,000 (DOM 18 days), unit median $555,000 (DOM 20 days), unit yields up to 5.69%, and fast off-peak 38 min drive to CBD.
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Why Baldivis Outperforms
Baldivis is Perth’s leading southern growth corridor: modern family housing at an affordability discount, immediate Kwinana Freeway access, and liquid resale markets. Established homes sell fast (18 days), while units/villas deliver outsized growth and yields due to structural scarcity.
CONCERN: Too far from the CBD for professionals
REALITY: 38 min off-peak by car via direct Freeway; ~57 min via Warnbro/Wellard PT. For two-car households, road beats rail here.
MYTH: Oversupply from new estates depresses prices
REALITY: Low MAR reflects land/H&L stock. Established homes transact in 18 days—tight, competitive, seller-skewed.
CONCERN: No local train station hurts demand
REALITY: Demographic skews to trades & car-first commuters; freeway + feeder-bus solves CBD access efficiently.
MYTH: Growth has peaked
REALITY: Houses +14.5% YoY; units +22.8% YoY. WA demand + infrastructure pipeline support further gains.
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Houses vs Units/Villas in Baldivis
Houses dominate volume; units/villas lead growth & yield
Houses
Established family stock, high liquidity, rapid resale (18 days).
Performance Metrics
- Growth: +7.7% to +14.5% YoY
- Yield: ~4.4%–4.95%
- Rent: $630–$650/week
- DOM: 18 days
- Sales: ~1,032/year
Best For
Owner-occupiers: Young families, long-term capital
Investors: Liquid, growth-aligned house blocks
Units / Villas
Low-volume, high-velocity segment with yield & growth leadership.
Performance Metrics
- Growth: +22.8% to +23.3% YoY
- Yield: up to ~5.69%
- Rent: ~$525–$555/week
- DOM: ~20 days
- Sales: ~24/year
Best For
Investors: Yield-first with scarcity upside
FHBs/Downsizers: Affordable, low maintenance
Market Insight: Unit growth is amplified by tiny volumes (≈24 sales p.a.). Finance pre-approval & rapid execution are essential to secure listings.
Baldivis Property Metrics
Current verified statistics you need to know
House Median: $729k
Modern family suburb in City of Rockingham.
- Annual growth: +14.52% YoY
- Quarterly: +1.43%
- Rent: $630–$650/wk
- Sales: ~1,032/yr
Units/Villas: $555k
Scarce stock, outsized growth & yield.
- Growth: +22.82% YoY
- Quarterly: +4.28%
- Yield: up to 5.69%
- Sales: ~24/yr
Days on Market
Fast across both segments.
- Houses: 18 days median
- Units: ~20 days
- Tight, competitive buying
- Pre-approval critical
Rental Yields
Cashflow strongest in units/villas.
- Units: ~5.0–5.69%
- Houses: ~4.4–4.95%
- Unit rent growth +11.62% YoY
- House rent growth +6.77% YoY
Supply & Liquidity
Differentiate land/H&L vs established.
- Low MAR (~1.77%) skews to land
- Established homes sell fast
- Plan for rapid offers
- Strong owner-occupier base
Outlook (12–24m)
Structurally positive.
- Units to keep outperforming
- Karnup Station commitment
- WA population growth tailwinds
- Freeway-centric resilience
Who Lives in Baldivis?
Young, family-first suburb with strong financial capacity
75.2% Owner-Occupied
Rising ownership (up from 74%), stable community, low turnover of established homes.
- 37.7% couples with children
- Long-term residency patterns
- Tight established-stock market
$2,018/Week Household Income
Strong buying power relative to mortgage costs (median $1,833/month).
- ~21% of income to mortgage
- Low financial stress risk
- Resilience to rate changes
Median Age: 32 Years
Young families drive demand for larger blocks and K–12 pathways.
- Family stability anchors prices
- Attractive for FHBs & upsizers
2 Vehicles Per Dwelling
Car-first connectivity aligns with employment in Kwinana/Fremantle corridors.
- Kwinana Fwy entry via Kulija Rd
- PT via Warnbro/Wellard feeders
- Strong trades employment base
Baldivis Connectivity & Amenity
Freeway-first suburb with reliable multi-modal options
Mandurah Line Gateway
Feeder buses link to Warnbro & Wellard stations.
Transit Benefits
- ~57 mins total to CBD via Warnbro
- ~29 mins Wellard → CBD by train
- ~10 min ride to Wellard (north)
- Reliable multi-modal options
Value: PT works; car-first still wins for most households.
Kwinana Freeway Superiority
Immediate freeway access defines Baldivis’ strength.
Travel Options
- 38 min off-peak drive to CBD
- Entry via Kulija Road
- Access to Kwinana & Fremantle
- Smart Freeway flow benefits
Verdict: Road network mitigates lack of local train station.
Shopping & Dining
Stockland Baldivis anchors local convenience.
Major Shopping
- Full-service town centre
- Cafés & local strips (IGA etc.)
- Changing Places facilities
- Rockingham Centre nearby
Lifestyle: Modern amenities tailored to families.
Recreation & Lifestyle
Coastal proximity with abundant green space.
Key Features
- Rockingham beaches ~10 min
- Baldivis Nature Reserve
- Parklands & trails
- Bonney’s WA Water Ski Park
Quality of Life: Coastal access + family parks = high desirability.
Schools in Baldivis
Strong primary options and practical K–12 pathways
Baldivis Primary School (K–6)
Rivergums Primary School (K–6, IPS)
Baldivis Secondary College (7–12)
Mother Teresa Catholic College (K–12)
School Catchment Reality Check
CRITICAL: Catchments influence pricing. Confirm exact zoning with WA Education before relying on school access in your purchase decision.
Baldivis vs Nearby Suburbs
Positioning across Perth’s southern corridor
Baldivis: $729k
Family-led, liquid, freeway-first
- DOM 18–20 days
- Units 5.69% yield
- K–12 pathways
- PT less direct than rail suburbs
Rockingham: $752.5k
Coastal amenity + direct rail
- Established coast lifestyle
- +15.5% YoY growth
- Higher entry price
Kwinana Town Ctr: $600k
Max yield, low liquidity
- ~6.01% yields
- +25.4% YoY
- ~18 sales p.a. (illiquid)
Wellard: ~$650k (est.)
Station-premium trade-off
- Direct rail (29m to CBD)
- Smaller blocks vs Baldivis
The Verdict: Choose Baldivis for liquidity, affordability, and family infrastructure; Rockingham for coastal/rail; Kwinana for yield (with liquidity risk); Wellard for rail-first buyers.
Can You Afford Baldivis?
Calculate repayments for houses ($729,000) or units/villas ($555,000)
Who Should Buy in Baldivis?
Growth, yield, and family infrastructure—pick your lane
Yield/Cashflow Investors
Units/villas with ~5.69% yields and +22.8% YoY growth deliver strong cashflow with scarcity upside.
— WA investor, 2025
Vehicle-Reliant Professionals
Immediate Freeway access (38 min off-peak) neutralises CBD distance; perfect for Kwinana/Fremantle workers.
— Trades family
Young Families / FHBs
Modern homes, larger blocks, and K–12 pathways—without coastal price premiums.
— First home buyers
Baldivis Buyer FAQs
What buyers ask most in this corridor
Which market is hotter: house or unit?
Units/villas on a percentage basis (+22.8% YoY) due to scarcity; houses remain the volume/liquidity leaders (18-day DOM).
Why are unit growth rates so high?
Affordability pressure concentrates demand at entry price points; tiny stock levels make price moves outsized when listings appear.
What deposit should I target?
FHBs can start from 5–10% with assistance; 20% helps avoid LMI and win in fast, competitive bidding.
Is public transport a deal-breaker here?
No. PT via feeder buses to Warnbro/Wellard works, but most families prefer the immediate freeway for speed and flexibility.
Peaking or more growth ahead?
Expect moderation from peaks, but a structurally positive 12–24m outlook, with units likely to keep outperforming until density supply expands.
Negative gearing viable?
Yes—particularly in units given ~5.69% yields and strong rent growth; many investors can approach neutral or positive gearing.
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