Rental Yield Calculator Perth
Perth leads the mainland capitals for yield, backed by the tightest vacancy rate in the country at 0.7%. If you searched for how to calculate rental yield in Perth, the calculator below is pre-set with WA-typical numbers.
Enter your purchase price and weekly rent to calculate rental yield.
Market context: SQM Research capital-city averages (March 2026) and Domain June Quarter 2026 Rent Report.
The Perth yield picture
Perth houses average about 3.6% gross yield - the best of the four major mainland capitals - with units around 4.37%. The scarcity story underneath matters just as much: roughly 0.7% vacancy means about 1,400 rentals available across the entire metro area.
Within the metro area, East Perth one-bedroom units have pushed 7.2% gross yields, while middle-ring favourites like Victoria Park and Leederville have sat around 6.4% to 6.6%. WA resource towns post double digits but carry mining-cycle risk that metro properties don't.
WA landlord rules matter to your net numbers too: rent increases need 60 days notice on the mandatory Form 10 (weekly amounts only) and can only happen once every 12 months. Insurance premiums have also risen sharply nationally since July 2026 reinsurance changes - quote it fresh rather than assuming last year's number.
Worked example
An investor buys a Victoria Park unit for $480,000 renting at $520 a week, with $4,800 of annual expenses.
Figures illustrative of the middle-ring unit market, not a forecast. Verify current rents for the specific property.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good rental yield in Perth?
Perth averages about 3.6% gross on houses and 4.37% on units. Metro units running 6%+ - East Perth has hit 7.2%, Victoria Park and Leederville around 6.4-6.6% - are strong performers by any capital-city standard.
Is Perth still a top yield market in 2026?
Yes among the mainland capitals: highest house yield of the four majors plus the nation's tightest 0.7% vacancy rate supporting rents. Regional WA (Pilbara towns like Tom Price at 13%+) out-runs it dramatically, with commensurate cycle risk.
How does WA's Form 10 rule affect landlords?
Every WA rent increase must be served on Consumer Protection's Form 10, whose amount fields print weekly rent only - fortnightly or monthly tenancies convert to weekly figures. propkt generates compliant notices automatically.
What kills net yield in Perth specifically?
Insurance is the one to watch - premiums have climbed sharply industry-wide since the July 2026 reinsurance cost changes, and WA cyclone-exposed zones load heavily. Also model WA land tax from its $300,000 entry threshold.
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