Question 1

Is Dalkeith a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Dalkeith sits on the Swan River with leafy streets, mature trees and generous block sizes. A mix of grand period homes and contemporary waterfront houses, many backing onto the foreshore, gives the suburb a quiet, residential character that appeals to professionals and families seeking space and river views. Residents use the river for walking, cycling and recreational boating, there is nearby parkland, and a small local shopping strip provides cafes and everyday services; the city and university are easily reached by road and bridges.

The community of 4,398 has a median age of 45 and a median household income of $4,672 a week (roughly $243,000 a year). Families are dominated by couples — 55.2% with children and 36.6% without — and most homes are owner-occupied (56.0% owned outright and 27.7% owned with a mortgage, with 16.3% rented). The City of Nedlands has several council-led projects affecting the area, including foreshore rehabilitation, reserve upgrades and road renewal, which support the suburb’s everyday amenity.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Dalkeith?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for $1,600 a week in Dalkeith would take about a third of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census — roughly 34.2% of a $4,672 weekly household income — which is a sizeable share of income. For someone renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters when judging how expensive it feels.

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 Dalkeith a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values and house rents in Dalkeith both rose strongly over the past year, with median house value up 14.8% and median house rent up 14.3%. For someone considering Dalkeith as an investment, the value figure relates to capital growth and the rent figure to rental income; over the year they moved at a very similar pace, with values edging rents slightly. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

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	14.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	15	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1600	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	14.3%	N/A

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