Question 1

Is Mandogalup a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Mandogalup is a semi-rural pocket on Perth’s southern fringe in the City of Kwinana, with larger lots, hobby farms and a country feel. Open paddocks, remnant bushland and wetland pockets shape a low-density, rural-residential streetscape, and many properties have space for horses or small-scale agriculture. Local services are limited so residents travel to nearby urban centres for schools, shopping and medical care, which makes the suburb suit people who value privacy, outdoor space and a quieter lifestyle while remaining within reach of the city.

The community is very small, with 128 residents and a median age of 31, and homes are entirely owner-occupied. Households are made up of couple families, with a greater share without children than with. A statutory planning framework now guides future industrial land use, environmental protection and staged infrastructure, and regional works include underground power provision and road upgrade planning; the City has also approved a fenced dog exercise area near Quartermaine Boulevard. Whether Mandogalup suits you will come down to how much you prize space and a rural-residential setting.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Mandogalup?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Mandogalup run to about $768 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,277 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take about 33.7% of income, roughly a third, a sizeable share. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters when weighing costs here.

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 Mandogalup a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Mandogalup climbed 117.4% over the past 12 months, a very large increase in what a house is worth. Over the same period house rents rose 5.9%, a solid gain, so capital growth has outpaced rental income this year. Which of those two outcomes matters more will depend on whether you prioritise capital growth or steady rental income when you assess an investment.

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	117.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	18	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$768	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.9%	N/A

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