Question 1

Is Pemberton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Pemberton is a quiet forest town in Western Australia’s south west, known for towering karri trees and a strong timber and outdoors culture. It sits among national parks and forest reserves with walking tracks, long forest drives and iconic climbs such as the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, while nearby Lake Beedelup provides picnic and fishing spots. The centre has a compact cluster of cafes, a bakery and local services, and housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and timber homes to rural blocks and holiday retreats.

With 861 residents and a median age of 48, the community is largely owner-occupied (82.1%) and weighted towards couple families (81.7% of families). Public works are focused on outdoor-visitor infrastructure — a new trails network at the Pemberton Arboretum, climbing-tree upgrades and other regional projects including water and wastewater improvements and funding for the recreation centre — which aligns with a lifestyle centred on nature and outdoor activity. Whether that suits you depends on the kind of community and amenities you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Pemberton?

Accepted Answer

In Pemberton, a house rents for about $550 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,151 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 48% of a typical local household's weekly income, which is a large share. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters when judging how expensive the suburb feels to you.

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 Pemberton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Pemberton climbed 20.3% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house here is worth.

If capital growth is your priority, that is the key figure to note; whether that movement makes Pemberton the right investment for you 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	20.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	28	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$550	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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