Question 1

Is Atwell a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Atwell is a residential suburb in Perth's southern suburbs with a distinctly family-oriented suburban character. Tree-lined streets of brick single- and two-storey homes on medium blocks sit alongside a network of parks, sports ovals and wetlands, and a local shopping precinct and community facilities cover everyday needs. It attracts young families and commuters who value backyard space, playgrounds and walking and cycle routes, while public transport and major road links provide straightforward access to larger centres and nearby commercial precincts.

About 9,287 people live in Atwell, with a median age of 35 and a typical household income of $2,404 a week. Families make up the bulk of households—couple families with children account for 58.3% and, with couple families without children, represent roughly 85% of families. The council has a number of community and sports facility upgrades planned or underway, including a $2.6 million multisport pavilion upgrade, school outdoor learning and nature play works, and local bus stop improvements.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Atwell?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Atwell sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. The median house price of $980,000 is about 7.8 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (weekly household income $2,404 × 52 ? $125,008).

Renting is less stretched than buying: a house rent of $750 a week would take about 31.2% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share, while a unit at $610 a week would take about 25.4%, a moderate share. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the figures that matter and whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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

Question 3

Is Atwell a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in Atwell, both house and unit values climbed strongly. Median house values rose 14.5% while unit values rose 17.3%, with units increasing by a slightly larger margin.

Rents moved up too: house rents increased 7.1% (a solid rise) and unit rents increased 10.9% (a strong rise). In both cases value growth outpaced rent growth over the year, so capital growth was the stronger movement on the figures available. If rental income is your priority, unit rents rose faster than house rents; if capital growth matters more, both houses and units recorded larger gains in value. Whether that fits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh.

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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$980K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	14.5%	17.3%
Sold Past 3 months	24	3
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	$610
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.1%	10.9%

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