Question 1

Is Carlisle a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Carlisle is an inner-south-eastern Perth suburb with largely residential, tree-lined streets, many single-storey post-war homes and a steady wave of newer townhouses. It has a practical neighbourhood feel centred on local parks and small shopping strips and is well connected by train, bus and major roads for straightforward access to the city. Nearby Victoria Park's cafes and shops and the riverfront entertainment precinct at Burswood are within easy reach.

The community of 6,733 has a median age of 36 and a median household income of $1,766 a week, roughly $91,800 a year. Couple families dominate, accounting for 82.0% of families, and most homes are owner-occupied (55.5%) while 44.5% are rented. METRONET works rebuilt Carlisle station as an elevated station closer to the Mint–Archer Street precinct, created a station forecourt and public open space under the rail called Long Park, and planning for Carlisle and Oats Street precincts is ongoing. That mix of housing, connections and parks suits young professionals, families and downsizers who want a quieter suburban pace within easy reach of the city and nearby precincts.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Carlisle?

Accepted Answer

At the current median house price of $1,086,000 in Carlisle (WA 6101), buying a house works out to about 11.8 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, a high multiple that sits well above local incomes. Renting also takes a large share of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census: $800 a week for a house is about 45.3% of that weekly income, and $730 a week for a unit is about 41.4%. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the figures that matter when judging cost.

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 Carlisle a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The standout in Carlisle over the past year is unit values, which jumped 25.0% — a strong rise. House values also climbed strongly, up 16.9%. On the income side, house rents increased 11.1% (also a strong rise) while unit rents rose 5.0% (a solid gain). In other words, capital growth outpaced rental growth on both property types this year, and unit values were the strongest single mover. Which of those movements matters more will depend on whether you are prioritising capital growth or rental income.

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	$1.09M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	16.9%	25.0%
Sold Past 3 months	19	3
Median days on market Past 12 months	10	8
Average rent Past 12 months	$800	$730
Change in rent Past 12 months	11.1%	5.0%

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