Question 1

Is Eden Hill a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Eden Hill sits between the Swan River foreshore and the Midland/Bassendean precincts. Its streets are largely residential and leafy, with modest single-storey weatherboard and brick homes alongside pockets of newer infill. Local parks, river reserves and sporting fields give an outdoor focus, while everyday shopping and services are readily available in nearby Midland. The suburb feels quietly lived-in and convenient, with good access to the Midland rail corridor.

Eden Hill is a suburb of families — couple families with children are the largest group at 40.3%, and together with couple families without children (38.2%) they make up 78.5% of families. The median age is 38 and owner-occupation is common at 75.9%, with typical households earning $1,664 a week. Several council-led projects are under way, including a Jubilee Reserve redevelopment, a bike plan, underground power works and a vacant former shopping centre site awaiting a local development plan. Whether Eden Hill suits you will come down to whether that mix of established housing, outdoor space and nearby services fits your needs.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Eden Hill?

Accepted Answer

In Eden Hill, a house renting for about $750 a week would take roughly 45% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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 Eden Hill a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Eden Hill climbed 17.6% over the past 12 months, a strong rise, while house rents increased 15.4% over the same period, also a strong gain. Both the capital value of houses and the rent they earn rose over the year, with values growing slightly faster than rents.

If capital growth is your priority, the house value change is the most relevant figure; if rental income matters more, pay attention to the house rent movement. Whether those movements make Eden Hill the right investment for you depends on your goals and circumstances.

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	17.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	15.4%	N/A

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