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Roleystone sits in the Perth Hills where steep, tree-lined gullies and bushland create a semi-rural backdrop. The suburb is known for its gardens and Araluen Botanic Park, and much of its character comes from large, leafy blocks, orchard remnants and homes that range from timber cottages to newer country-style houses. People who move here tend to value space, privacy and outdoor life, with easy access to walking tracks and local weekend markets and cafes in a small village centre. It feels like a country town on the edge of the city, calm and green all year round.

About 6,848 people live in Roleystone and the median age is 44. Families make up the bulk of households, with couple families almost evenly split between those with and without children, and 93.5% of homes are owner-occupied. Community investment is under way at Roleystone Community College with a new sports hall, drama studio and upgraded STEM spaces planned for shared use, and the City of Armadale has included a replacement football pavilion at Cross Park in its infrastructure schedule, with planning, design and construction to follow. Whether Roleystone suits you depends on how much you value space, privacy and a semi-rural setting.

On these figures, buying a house in Roleystone sits well above local incomes at the last Census: the median house price of $1,260,000 is about 11.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census. Renting a house at about $790 a week would take roughly 36.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share. Buying is therefore the more stretched option against what households earned at the last Census, while renting still uses a substantial portion of local income, and 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 values in Roleystone climbed a strong 30.9% over the past 12 months. House rents rose a solid 5.3% over the same period, so on the data available the capital growth side outpaced rental income this year; whether that balance fits your investment goals is for you to weigh up.

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.