Question 1

Is Shelley a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Shelley, in Perth's southern metropolitan area, sits along the Canning River where green foreshore reserves and winding walking paths shape much of the suburb. It is largely residential, with established single-storey brick homes, some modern infill and a number of river-view properties. It appeals to families, professionals and people who value outdoor life, with kayaking and riverside picnics a regular weekend activity, and local buses and nearby roads linking residents to larger shopping centres and services.

About 4,795 people live in Shelley and the median age is 42. The suburb is weighted towards families: couple families with children are 51.2% and couple families without children 36.3%, together about 87.5% of reported families. Most homes are owner-occupied (41.7% owned outright and 33.5% with a mortgage). The riverside is receiving large-scale weed removal, revegetation and erosion-control works under the Shelley Rossmoyne Foreshore program, and the Shelley East precinct has had electricity undergrounded. Whether Shelley suits you will depend on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Shelley?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, renting in Shelley would take a sizeable share of what a typical local household earned at the last Census. House rents of $850 a week are about 38.9% of the median weekly household income of $2,186 at the last Census, while unit rents of $683 a week are about 31.2% of that income. If you are renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the numbers that matter; whether they 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.

Question 3

Is Shelley a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Shelley climbed 13.3% over the past year, the largest movement in the data. Median house values rose a solid 9.0% over the same period, so for houses the rent a property earns increased faster than its price. Unit rents also rose strongly, up 10.2% over the year. Whether that makes Shelley 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	9.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	17	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$850	$683
Change in rent Past 12 months	13.3%	10.2%

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