Question 1

Is Cloverdale a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Cloverdale is an established inner-eastern Perth suburb in the City of Belmont with a down-to-earth character. Mid-century brick and weatherboard houses on grid streets sit alongside pockets of newer townhouses and duplex infill, so it tends to suit people after practical, affordable housing. Local shops, parks and community sports grounds are close at hand, larger retail and services are available in nearby Belmont, and regular bus services and major arterial routes make getting around straightforward. The area appeals to families, tradespeople and airport workers.

About 8,864 people live in Cloverdale and the median age is 34. Families make up the core of the community, and owners occupy 55.0% of dwellings while renters make up 45.0%. The council is investing in community upgrades — including Wilson Park precinct works and the Glasshouse renewal into an accessible community centre — and is planning broader changes such as expanding Belmont Town Centre, a neighbourhood centre around the future Redcliffe Station and concepts for the Abernethy Sporting Precinct. Whether Cloverdale suits you will come down to the housing type and local amenities you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Cloverdale?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Cloverdale take a large share of what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A house rent of $700 a week is about 46.1% of the median household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $670 a week is about 44.1% of that income. If you're looking at renting, those rent shares are the relevant numbers to watch.

Buying sits at higher multiples of local income. The median house price of $888,000 is about 11.2 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, and the median unit price of $620,000 is about 7.8 times that annual income. On these figures, purchase prices sit well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census, with houses notably higher than units.

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 Cloverdale a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months both values and rents moved in Cloverdale, but at different rates. Median house values rose 18.9% and median unit values rose 20.0%, which are strong increases in property prices. Rents rose more slowly, with house rents up 3.7% (a modest rise) and unit rents up 7.2% (a solid rise).

For someone weighing Cloverdale up as an investment, the figures show capital growth was the stronger story this year while rental income grew more moderately. Unit values and unit rents were the stronger performers on both price and income, so which matters most will depend on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income in your plans.

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	$888K	$620K
Change in value Past 12 months	18.9%	20.0%
Sold Past 3 months	25	11
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	11
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	$670
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.7%	7.2%

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