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Ardross is an established riverside suburb in Perth’s inner south, fronting the Swan River and known for leafy streets and mature gardens. It is mainly residential, with many mid-century single-storey homes that have been renovated alongside pockets of modern infill and low-rise apartments near Canning Highway. Wireless Hill reserve, riverside parks and boat ramps give plenty of options for walking and boating, and local shops, cafes and regular buses along Canning Highway make day-to-day errands straightforward.

The community of 4,578 has a median age of 41 and a typical household income of $2,361 a week (about $122,772 a year). Families are prominent, with couple families (with and without children) making up about 84.6% of all families, and housing is largely owner-occupied at 79.1%. Recent upgrades to local reserves and a proposed seniors housing project point to ongoing local investment. Whether Ardross suits you depends on if a quieter riverfront lifestyle and strong local amenities match what you’re after.

Rents in Ardross take up a noticeable portion of what local households earned at the last Census. With a typical local household income recorded at $2,361 a week, a house rent of $950 a week would be about 40.2% of that weekly income, and a unit at $780 a week about 33.0%.

On these figures, renting a house would take a large share of a typical local household's income at the last Census, while renting a unit would take a sizeable share. If you're renting, those rent shares are the numbers that matter; whether they feel expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months in Ardross, house values rose 6.3% while house rents climbed 6.1% — both solid, similar-sized increases, so capital growth and rental income on the house side moved at much the same pace this year. Unit rents rose 5.4% over the year, a slightly smaller but still solid increase. If rental income is your priority, the rent figures are the ones that matter; if capital growth is your focus, the house value movement is the relevant figure. Whether that performance suits your investment goals depends on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.