Question 1

Is Gooseberry Hill a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Gooseberry Hill is a leafy, elevated pocket in the Perth Hills, set in jarrah and marri bushland with walking tracks and lookout points that give sweeping views back toward the coast. The neighbourhood is mainly older weatherboard and brick homes on generous, often sloping blocks, and local life centres on outdoor recreation rather than a commercial strip. Shops and services are accessed in nearby Kalamunda and road links lead down into the eastern suburbs of Perth.

About 3,323 people live here and the median age is 49, with a typical household income of $2,169 a week. The community is dominated by couple households, both with and without children, and most homes are owner-occupied rather than rented. Council-led planning is under way for visitor amenities at the top of Zig Zag Scenic Drive and there are discussions about upgrades to Gooseberry Hill National Park, while a government contract has been awarded to refurbish a local family group home. Whether Gooseberry Hill suits you will depend on how much you value space, privacy and easy access to bushland.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Gooseberry Hill?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Gooseberry Hill sit at about $950 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,169 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 44% of income, which is a large share of a typical local household's weekly income — so for renters this is the key figure to watch when judging how expensive the suburb 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 Gooseberry Hill a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents jumped 15.2% over the past year in Gooseberry Hill. House values also rose, up 12.8% over the same 12 months — both are strong increases, and the rent growth slightly outpaced the rise in house prices, so rental income from houses has grown a little faster than capital value this year. If rental income is your priority, that rent figure is the one to focus on; if capital gains matter more, the value change shows houses recorded solid growth over the year. Whether that fits your plans 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	12.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	15	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$950	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	15.2%	N/A

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