Victoria Park suburb profile
Victoria Park is a vibrant suburb located just 3km southeast of Perth's CBD, known for its lively atmosphere and diverse community. The area boasts a mix of heritage homes and modern apartments, attracting young professionals, families, and students. Victoria Park's bustling café strip along Albany Highway is a highlight, offering an array of dining options, boutique shops, and entertainment venues. The suburb is well-served by public transport, providing easy access to the city and surrounding areas. With its strong community spirit and proximity to the Swan River, Victoria Park offers a dynamic and convenient lifestyle.
Victoria Park property market performance
Current median dwelling price$890,000Past 3 months
Property growth+21.1%Past 12 months
Victoria Park’s property market has experienced significant growth over the past 12 months, with both houses and units seeing substantial increases in value. House values have surged by 18.4%, while unit values have risen by an impressive 21.1%. The median house price over the past three months has averaged $1.25 million, and units have averaged $602,500, indicating strong demand across the board.
Sales activity has been robust, with 22 houses and 24 units sold in the past three months. Properties are moving quickly, with houses spending a median of just 13 days on the market and units even faster at 9 days, reflecting high buyer interest and competition.
The rental market in Victoria Park has also seen notable changes, with house rents increasing by 6.7% and unit rents rising by 9.1% over the last 12 months, highlighting a strong demand for rental properties in the area.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | $1.18M | $600K |
Change in value Past 12 months | 19.9% | 22.3% |
Sold Past 3 months | 28 | 24 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 13 | 10 |
Average rent Past 12 months | $800 | $600 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 6.7% | 9.1% |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Victoria Park demographics
Victoria Park, located just a few kilometers from Perth's CBD, is a vibrant suburb known for its lively atmosphere and diverse community. With a population of 9,334 and a median age of 35, it attracts a mix of young professionals, families, and long-term residents who appreciate its blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The suburb's proximity to the city, coupled with its array of cafes, restaurants, and shops, makes it a popular choice for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle.
Housing in Victoria Park is varied, with a significant portion of properties being rented, accounting for 54% of the housing market. This high rental rate reflects its appeal to students and professionals who value flexibility and proximity to work and study opportunities. Meanwhile, 20.3% of properties are owned outright, and 25.8% are owned with a mortgage, indicating a stable community with a mix of long-term homeowners and new buyers entering the market.
Family dynamics in Victoria Park are diverse, with 34.6% of households being couple families with children and 51.1% being couple families without children. One-parent families make up 11% of the community, while other family types account for 3.2%. This variety in household composition contributes to a rich community fabric, supported by local amenities and a strong sense of community. With its vibrant lifestyle, convenient location, and diverse housing options, Victoria Park continues to be a sought-after suburb for many Australians.
Victoria Park infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities
Victoria Park continues to benefit from its strong transport links, with the METRONET program driving ongoing upgrades to the nearby rail corridor and station precincts, which is expected to enhance connectivity to the CBD and surrounding employment hubs and support buyer demand.[4][5] The suburb’s position at the junction of major arterial roads, including Albany Highway, Canning Highway and Great Eastern Highway, also underpins accessibility for commuters and reinforces its appeal to both owner-occupiers and tenants.[4]
Local amenity remains a key drawcard, with the established retail and dining strip along Albany Highway and the Victoria Park Central shopping centre providing a broad range of services, hospitality and daily needs that support strong walkability and lifestyle appeal.[4][8] Proximity to Swan River parklands and the broader Victoria Park precinct, which includes entertainment and hospitality destinations such as nearby Crown and associated venues, continues to underpin the area’s status as a vibrant inner-urban location, likely to sustain property values and rental demand over the medium term.[3][7]
Victoria Park rental market trends
The rental market in Victoria Park has experienced moderate growth, with house rents increasing by 6.7% over the past year to $800 per week, while unit rents have risen 9.1% to $600 per week. This suburb continues to attract interest due to its vibrant community and proximity to Perth's CBD, making it an appealing choice for both renters and investors.
Suburbs near Victoria Park
Some popular suburbs near Victoria Park include:
How does Victoria Park compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Victoria Park’s median house price is 8.7% higher than Carlisle’s.
- Median unit prices: Victoria Park’s median unit price is 14.3% lower than East Victoria Park’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Victoria Park have grown 4.6% higher than in Lathlain.
- Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Victoria Park have grown 7.6% higher than in Burswood.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Victoria Park are selling 7.1% faster than in East Victoria Park.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in Victoria Park are selling 52.4% faster than in Burswood.
- Investment considerations: In Victoria Park, the rental yield for house is 4.4% higher than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 9.5% lower.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Victoria Park have grown 4.6% higher than the average rate of growth across Perth.
- Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Victoria Park have grown 19.1% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

