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High Wycombe is an eastern Perth suburb on the urban fringe where the flat plain meets the foothills. It reads as quietly residential and family oriented, with a mix of older single-storey homes, newer infill housing and townhouses. Primary schools, local shops and sports reserves are close by, and nearby patches of hill bushland and pocket parks give residents easy options for walking and outdoor recreation. The community is weighted towards couple families (41.4% with children and 37.4% without) and homes are predominantly owner-occupied (30.2% owned outright, 47.2% with a mortgage).

Public transport now includes a commuter rail station on the airport line, giving a direct link to the city and the airport. The suburb is part of the METRONET East Redevelopment Scheme and the High Wycombe Project Area, with DevelopmentWA the planning authority; planning has identified a transit oriented precinct around the station, a High Wycombe South residential precinct with space set aside for a future primary school and public open space, and an ongoing City of Kalamunda program to progress a Community Hub backed by a $10 million council commitment. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you value in a suburb.

Housing costs in High Wycombe look stretched against what local households earned at the last Census. A house renting for $725 a week would take about 41.2% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share. The median house price of $922,000 is roughly 10.1 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes.

If you're focused on renting rather than buying, that rent share is the immediate number to watch; if buying, the price multiple is the clearer picture. Whether that 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.

House owners in High Wycombe had a strong year: median house values climbed 23.5% over the past 12 months, and house rents rose 11.5% in the same period. For the house market those movements mean capital growth outpaced rental income growth over the year, and what that balance means for you will depend on your own investment 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.