4 Whitfield Road, Jurien Bay WA 6516
4 Whitfield Road, Jurien Bay WA 6516
Central Whitfield Road pocket | older established housing stock | large central lots | tight rental demand | slower sales turnover
This property sits in the older central part of Jurien Bay, where the housing stock is less uniform and the blocks are genuinely generous by modern coastal standards. That combination is becoming harder to find, especially when newer estates are pushing smaller lots closer to the beach. The house itself likely suits a buyer who values space, proximity to town services, and the flexibility to renovate or extend over time. For a sea-changer, retiree, or owner-occupier wanting a foothold in a tight rental market, this type of property offers a practical entry point without paying the premium attached to beachfront lifestyle product.
What may materially affect value is the age and condition of the dwelling, which is unverified from available information. Older construction in this area often means dated interiors and possible maintenance requirements, which could require a capital injection after purchase. The bushfire-prone overlay may also influence insurance costs and future development options, though it does not appear to restrict current residential use. Deep sewerage availability and the size of the block may offer some future flexibility, but any subdivision or redevelopment would depend on shire requirements. Buyers should weigh the trade-off between land content and the cost of bringing an older house up to a comfortable standard.
|| Comparable Sales: 30 Whitfield Road sold around $680k–$735k; 40 Whitfield Road listed near $480k | Property Price Band: $500k–$700k | Value Drivers: land size, dwelling condition, central location
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 4 Whitfield Road, Jurien Bay WA 6516
Checks found:
Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Jurien Bay, a coastal town of roughly 1,985 people, trades as a thin, high-yield market with sharp price divergence across data sources. Investor demand is evident: units return a 6.9% gross yield and houses 5.18%, while median unit prices jumped 34.1% to $274,000. House price signals vary widely—median sold prices range from $430,000 to $690,000 depending on the dataset, with annual growth reported between 6.7% and 27.8%. Market conditions favour sellers: houses sell in 15–27 days, with 171–248 transactions over the past year. Rental demand supports incomes, with median house rents around $400–$465 weekly. Future growth drivers remain unclear, as infrastructure and school catchment data are unavailable. Key constraints are valuation uncertainty from conflicting price benchmarks, low sales volumes that limit liquidity, and a mortgaged ownership share of roughly 35%, implying sensitivity to rate moves.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 30 Whitfield Road sold around $680k–$735k; 40 Whitfield Road listed near $480k | Property Price Band: $500k–$700k | Value Drivers: land size, dwelling condition, central location
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Parking
4
Land
717m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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