Daglish suburb profile
Daglish is a charming suburb located just 5km west of Perth's CBD, known for its tranquil residential atmosphere and lush green spaces. This small, community-focused area is characterized by its tree-lined streets and well-preserved heritage homes, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Daglish is well-served by public transport, with its own train station providing easy access to Perth and surrounding areas. The suburb is adjacent to the popular Shenton Park, offering residents ample recreational opportunities. Its blend of suburban serenity and urban convenience makes Daglish a desirable location for families and professionals alike.
Daglish property market performance
Current median dwelling price$935,000Past 3 months
Property growth+16.0%Past 12 months
Daglish’s property market has experienced notable changes over the past 12 months. House values have surged by 33.1%, although the median house price remains at $0, indicating a potential lack of recent sales data. Unit values have remained stable with no change, and the median unit price is also reported as $0. Over the past three months, only 5 houses were sold, with no unit sales recorded, suggesting limited market activity.
Houses in Daglish are selling quickly, with a median of just 12 days on the market, while units, despite no sales, have a reported median of 6 days, indicating a potential discrepancy in data. The rental market has seen a significant increase in unit rents, rising by 22.2%, while house rents have remained unchanged at an average of $860 per week.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 33.1% | -1.1% |
Sold Past 3 months | 5 | N/A |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 12 | 6 |
Average rent Past 12 months | $860 | $550 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | -4.4% | 22.2% |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Daglish demographics
Daglish, a charming suburb in Perth, Western Australia, offers a serene residential atmosphere with a touch of urban convenience. With a population of 1,551, Daglish is a small yet vibrant community that appeals to families and professionals alike. The median age of 39 suggests a mature population, with many residents enjoying the suburb's peaceful environment and proximity to the city center.
The suburb is characterized by a strong family presence, with 51.6% of households being couple families with children, and 34.2% being couple families without children. This family-oriented community is complemented by a small percentage of one-parent families, making up 12% of the population. The presence of other family types is minimal, at just 2.2%, indicating a predominantly traditional family structure.
In terms of property ownership, Daglish presents a balanced mix. A significant portion of the population, 36.4%, owns their homes outright, reflecting a stable and established community. Meanwhile, 29.4% of residents own their homes with a mortgage, and 34.2% are renters, indicating a degree of flexibility and accessibility for newcomers. The median total household income of $2,134 per week suggests a relatively affluent community, which is reflected in the well-maintained homes and leafy streets that characterize the suburb.
Daglish infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Daglish remains a tightly held inner-west suburb, with limited housing stock and strong proximity to the Perth CBD helping support buyer demand. Current market indicators show low listing volumes and relatively high median house values, which typically point to continued interest from owner-occupiers and downsizers.
Daglish also benefits from its established rail access and location near Subiaco’s retail, employment and amenity mix, which adds to day-to-day convenience and long-term appeal. No major new local redevelopments, school projects or transport changes were evident in the available results, so the suburb’s appeal currently appears to be driven more by location and scarcity than by large new infrastructure shifts.
Daglish rental market trends
The rental market in Daglish has shown mixed trends, with house rents remaining stable at $860 per week over the past year, while unit rents have surged 22.2% to $550 per week. This indicates a strong demand for units, making Daglish an attractive option for investors focusing on the unit market in this well-connected suburb.
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How does Daglish compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Daglish’s median house price is 42.9% higher than Wembley’s.
- Median unit prices: Daglish’s median unit price is 6.8% higher than Wembley’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Daglish have grown 32.1% higher than in Jolimont.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Daglish have grown 2.5% higher than in Shenton Park.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Daglish are selling 25.0% faster than in Jolimont.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in Daglish are selling 64.7% faster than in Jolimont.
- Investment considerations: In Daglish, the rental yield for house is 13.2% higher than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 16.3% lower.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Daglish have grown 91.7% higher than the average rate of growth across Perth.
- Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Daglish have grown 17.0% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

