Question 1

Is Boya a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Boya sits on the western slopes of the Darling Scarp as a compact Perth Hills suburb. It feels semi-rural, with steep, tree-lined streets where weatherboard cottages and renovated hilltop homes sit on sloping blocks with bushland outlooks. Life is quietly outdoors-oriented, with walking and mountain biking in nearby reserves and road access to the city via the Great Eastern Highway. There are few shops in Boya itself, so residents use neighbouring village centres for groceries, cafes and schools. Local facilities include the Boya Community Centre and public library on Scott Street and a stretch of the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail.

With 669 residents and a median age of 41, Boya is a small, settled community dominated by couple families, who make up 89.5% of families. Homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied—41.9% owned outright and 51.9% with a mortgage—while 6.2% are rented. The median household income is $2,159 a week (about $112,300 a year). That mix suits people who want an established, owner-occupied suburb close to bushland and trails; whether it suits you will depend on how important nearby shops and schools are to your everyday life.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Boya?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent property sales or rentals in Boya 6056 to publish reliable house or unit prices or rents, so it's not possible to say how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes. For reference, the median total household income recorded at the most recent Census was $2,159 a week, but that single figure alone doesn't let us judge local housing costs.

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 Boya a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Boya climbed 12.3% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house here is worth. For someone weighing Boya up as an investment, that figure speaks directly to capital growth on houses over the year; whether that aligns with your plans depends on your individual goals 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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	12.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	20	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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