Question 1

Is South Perth a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

South Perth sits on the southern bank of the Swan River opposite Perth’s CBD and is best known for its foreshore parklands and skyline views that draw walkers, cyclists and weekend picnickers. The Mends Street strip provides a compact village feel with cafes, restaurants and boutiques, while Perth Zoo and riverside promenades give families regular leisure options. Housing mixes riverside apartment towers with established single-fronted homes, appealing to professionals, families and downsizers who want city access with a relaxed waterside lifestyle. Public transport includes regular buses, a frequent cross-river ferry and straightforward road links to the city.

About 12,596 people live in South Perth and the community leans heavily towards couple households, with just under 87% of reported families in couple arrangements. Homes are predominantly owner-occupied though renting remains substantial. Coordinated foreshore upgrades and an ongoing Perth Zoo redevelopment mean riverside amenities and zoo facilities have seen recent investment and further improvements are planned. Whether South Perth suits you will depend on the mix of riverside leisure, transport options and the household types you prefer.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in South Perth?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, housing in South Perth sits well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A median house price of $1,911,000 is about 18.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, while the median unit price of $785,000 is about 7.5 times that annual income. In weekly terms, house rent of $838 would take about 41.4% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and unit rent of $725 would take about 35.8%.

Put simply, buying in South Perth is much more stretched against local incomes at the last Census than renting, and even renting would use a sizeable to large share of a typical local household's income. Whether those figures feel expensive will depend 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 South Perth a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in South Perth, both house and unit values rose strongly: house values climbed 21.9% and unit values rose 17.3%, so capital growth on both property types was substantial. Rents moved differently, with house rents increasing modestly, up 4.8%, while unit rents rose strongly, up 11.5%. If rental income is your priority, the unit rent increase is the most relevant figure; if capital growth matters more, the value increases, especially the house figure, are the numbers to focus on. Whether that pattern makes it the right investment for you depends on your own 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	$1.91M	$785K
Change in value Past 12 months	21.9%	17.3%
Sold Past 3 months	21	52
Median days on market Past 12 months	15	21
Average rent Past 12 months	$838	$725
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.8%	11.5%

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