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O'connor suburb profile

O'Connor is a practical, inner-southern Perth suburb tucked close to Fremantle and the coast, where a working-history meets steady suburban living. The streets mix older workers' cottages and mid-century brick bungalows with pockets of more recent townhouse infill, so households range from tradespeople and young families to professionals drawn by proximity to Fremantle's cafés and the harbour. The suburb feels low-key rather than decorative, with neighbourhood parks, pockets of light industry and convenient bus links and main roads that make commuting straightforward. O'Connor suits buyers who want easy access to the coast and Fremantle without the tourist bustle.

O'connor property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, O'Connor has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show unit values rose sharply, up 14.6% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there were 3 houses sold and 1 unit sold. Houses sold quickly, with a median time on market of 7 days over the last 12 months.

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O'connor demographics

O'Connor is a small community of 460 people with a median age of 38 and a median total household income of $1,639 a week, roughly $85,228 a year.

Families make up a large share of households. Couple families without children are the largest group at 43.2%, couple families with children account for 36.9%, and one-parent families represent 19.8% of families.

Owner-occupiers make up 63.7% of homes (26.0% owned outright and 37.7% owned with a mortgage), while 36.3% are rented. In O'Connor, most homes are owner-occupied.

Suburbs near O'connor

Some popular suburbs near O'connor include:

  • Samson: a compact, primarily residential suburb with family homes and neighbourhood parks.
  • Hilton: an inner-southern suburb known for tree-lined streets and established housing.
  • Willagee: a suburb with broad residential blocks and accessible parkland.
  • Hamilton Hill: a coastal suburb with established housing and open green spaces.
  • Melville: an established riverside suburb with leafy streets and local shops.

How does O'connor compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median unit prices: O'connor’s median unit price is 32.1% higher than Hamilton Hill’s.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in O'connor have grown 2.7% higher than in Hamilton Hill.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in O'connor are selling 12.5% faster than in Samson.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in O'connor have grown 10.5% higher than the average rate of growth across Perth.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in O'connor have grown 3.5% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

Choose the right real estate agents in O'connor

Currently, there are 9 real estate agents working in O'connor—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 9 agents sold 63.6% of all properties in O'connor over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in O'connor typically charge a commission of 2.15% to 3.25%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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