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Dianella is an established, leafy northern suburb of Perth with tree-lined streets, mid-century bungalows and brick family homes, alongside pockets of renovated properties and newer townhouses close to the main roads. Daily life is centred on local parks and sporting ovals, neighbourhood shops and easy access to larger retail in nearby Morley. Regular bus services and straightforward road links keep the suburb connected while the streets remain quiet, which suits families and longer-term residents.

Families are prominent in Dianella, with couple families with children the largest group at 45.0% and a median age of 43. Home ownership is common, with 75.1% owner-occupied and 24.9% rented. The council has delivered upgrades to sporting and community facilities, including a new 3x3 basketball court at Breckler Park with a noise-attenuating backboard and planned public artwork, plus changeroom and clubroom improvements and recent refurbishments at the nearby Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre. Whether that fits what you want comes down to your priorities.

On the figures, housing costs in Dianella sit well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A median house price of $1,295,000 is about 14.8 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, while the median unit price of $774,250 is about 8.8 times that income. Looking at renting, the average house rent of $750 a week would take about 44.6% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and the average unit rent of $650 a week would take about 38.6%. So buying sits substantially above local incomes at the last Census, and rents would take a sizeable to large share of that income; whether that feels expensive depends on your circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The standout movement over the past year is a strong rise in property values. In Dianella, house values climbed 27.1% and unit values rose 26.1% over the 12 months, both large increases.

Rents rose too but by less: house rents increased 4.2%, a modest rise, while unit rents increased 8.3%, a solid rise. Over the past year capital growth outpaced rental income growth for both houses and units. If rental income is your priority, the unit rent figure is the more relevant measure; if capital growth matters more, the value changes are the figures that matter. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances depends on what you are looking for.

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.