Watson — Houses

AVOID
ACT 2602 House Rank #56 of 89 in Canberra ↓5
$1.20M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Elevated Risk #56 of 89

Structural conditions do not currently support growth. Stronger alternatives exist.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
AVOID
Elevated Risk
DEMAND
27 buyers/listing
Neutral
LIQUIDITY
26d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
16.7% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Weak
Weak
YIELD
3.3%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.7% vacancy
Neutral
#56/89 Weak Structure 2 Monitor $1.20M

Atlaso rates Watson houses as AVOID. Only 14% of AVOID-rated suburbs achieved more than 8% growth. Stronger alternatives are likely available in Canberra.

At $1.20M, Watson ranks #56 of 89 houses in Canberra. The long-term structural outlook is Weak. Short-term momentum is accelerating.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Canberra.

Watson Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-12.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+2.9%
Rents (12mo)
2.4%
Vacancy
34%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.19M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$742/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2602.

Momentum Health

Monitor

46% stall probability

Watson is growing at 15.3% annually but early warning signals are appearing. Watch for vacancy loosening or yield compression over the next quarter.

STALL RISK 46%

Suburb Profile

Watson at a Glance

SEIFA Index
10/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,337/wk
Median household
Median Age
36
Years
Mortgage Stress
21%
of income
Population Growth
+1.8%
vs state +2.9%
Ownership Mix
26.9% owned 30.9% mortgage 39.7% renting

Demographic Trends

Watson Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Watson Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watson a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Watson as AVOID confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Watson and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Watson?
The current median house price in Watson, act is $1.20M, with annual growth of +2.9%. Properties sell in approximately 26 days.
How fast do properties sell in Watson?
Properties in Watson sell in 26 days on average. The market is currently rated Weak. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Watson?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Watson's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Watson?
The gross rental yield for houses in Watson is 3.3%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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