Question 1

Is West Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

West Beach is a small coastal suburb of Esperance centred on a long sweep of white sand, coastal dunes and open ocean views. The area mixes permanent family homes and seaside holiday houses, with mostly low-rise weatherboard and brick residences on generous blocks. Life is relaxed and outdoorsy, focused on beach walks, swimming, fishing and watching sunsets, while Esperance's shops, cafes and community services are a short drive away.

Home to 1,483 people with a median age of 44, West Beach is a suburb of families: 44.3% of families are couple families with children and 45.8% are couple families without children, together 90.1% of families. Most homes are owner-occupied (41.9% owned outright, 34.4% with a mortgage). The Shire has active coastal works and foreshore projects addressing erosion and beach access, and local dune rehabilitation and surf lifesaving activity is under way.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in West Beach?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in West Beach to publish reliable house, unit or rent figures. Without current price or rent data, it's not possible to say how expensive housing in West Beach is compared with local household incomes at the most recent Census, where the median total household income was $2,105 a week.

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 West Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in West Beach climbed 28.5% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in the capital value of houses during that period. For someone weighing West Beach as an investment, that figure is the capital growth number to consider; whether that matters to 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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	28.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	35	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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