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Huntingdale is an established, predominantly residential suburb in Perth’s south-eastern area within the City of Gosnells, characterised by tree-lined streets and mostly single-storey brick homes on generous suburban blocks. Homes range from original mid-century builds to renovated and infill properties, and the community of 9,021 has a median age of 35. It is a suburb of families, with couple families with children the largest group, and around four in five homes are owner-occupied, which helps explain its appeal to young families, downsizers and owner-occupiers.

Everyday life leans toward a calm, suburban pace with local parks and sports ovals for outdoor recreation, basic shops in the suburb and larger retail and community facilities nearby in Thornlie and Gosnells. The City of Gosnells is progressing the Sutherlands Park master plan and other local upgrades — new ovals, an all-abilities playground, a replacement park centre, an enclosed dog park and a scaled-back leisure and aquatic hub — and nearby business park, path and road works aim to improve local access and services.

Buying a house in Huntingdale at the current median of $850,000 works out to about 9.2 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes. Renting a house at about $728 a week would take roughly 41% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share of income.

If you are looking to buy the price multiple is the relevant measure, and if you plan to rent the rent share is the key number; whether those figures feel 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.

Over the past 12 months the house market in Huntingdale recorded a strong rise in both values and rents. Median house values climbed 15.1% while house rents rose 12.0% over the year. The figures show both capital growth and rental income increased, with prices rising a little more quickly than rents this year. For someone weighing Huntingdale up as an investment, the house side has been the clear mover; whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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.