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Girrawheen is an established residential suburb in Perth’s northern suburbs with a practical, family-oriented character and a notably multicultural community. Streets are mainly single-storey brick homes on level blocks, with pockets of newer infill housing and low-rise townhouses, and a network of parks, sporting ovals and small bush reserves. The population is 8,897 with a median age of 36, and families make up the majority of households. Most homes are owner-occupied (64.7%) while about 35% are rented, and the suburb’s relaxed, suburban feel makes it popular with families and people wanting a convenient northern base.

Everyday needs are met by a local shopping centre and community and recreation facilities, and regular bus services link residents to larger retail precincts and the city. The Girrawheen Hub precinct redevelopment is being progressed, with a new hub planned to bring together the library, seniors and community spaces, and nearby public works include an upgrade to Montrose Park and a listed ventilation upgrade for Hainsworth Leisure Centre. Whether Girrawheen suits you will depend on what you are looking for in a suburb.

On the figures, renting in Girrawheen would take a large share of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census: a house rent of $650 a week is about 52.5% of the median weekly household income recorded at the most recent Census, and a unit rent of $615 a week is about 49.6%.

Buying is farther out against that Census income. The median house price of $826,000 is about 12.8 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes. These comparisons use the household income recorded at the most recent Census while prices and rents are current.

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

The past 12 months showed a split picture in Girrawheen. Unit values jumped 26.9%, a strong rise, while house values also rose strongly, up 17.0%. On the income side, house rents climbed a solid 8.3% but unit rents fell modestly, down 2.4%. Put simply, capital growth was strongest for units this year, while rental income moved more favourably for houses. Which of those outcomes matters most will depend on your own 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.