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West Perth suburb profile

West Perth is an inner-city suburb sitting on the eastern edge of Kings Park and immediately adjacent to the Perth CBD, combining urban convenience with leafy green space. It mixes a compact commercial precinct and contemporary apartment buildings with quieter streets of interwar cottages and low-rise homes, so you get both city-style living and residential pockets. The area attracts professionals, city workers and downsizers who value short walks to cafés, boutique shops and the park, while good road links and regular buses make access to the wider city straightforward and practical.

West Perth property market performance

Current median dwelling price$830,250Past 3 months

Property growth+6.5%Past 12 months

Houses don't come up for sale often in West Perth, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median house price. The median unit price is $690,000, a sharp rise of 24.2% over the last 12 months. Over the same period house values fell sharply, down 11.3%.

Over the last three months there were 8 house sales and 54 unit sales. Over the last 12 months houses had a median days on market of 15 and units 11, so they sold in a similar time.

In West Perth the rental market saw house rents average $800 a week over the last 12 months, up a solid 6.7%, while unit rents averaged $750 a week, up a solid 7.1%, so rents grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/A$690K
Change in value
Past 12 months
-11.3%24.2%
Sold
Past 3 months
854
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1511
Average rent
Past 12 months
$800$750
Change in rent
Past 12 months
6.7%7.1%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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West Perth demographics

West Perth is a community of 6,102 people, with a median age of 35 years and a median household income of $1,918 a week, roughly $99,736 a year.

The family mix is dominated by couples without children, who make up 62.9% of families, or roughly six in ten. Couple families with children account for 23.0%, while one-parent families are 11.3% and other families 2.7%. Together, couple families with and without children represent 85.9% of all families.

Homes in West Perth are largely rented: renters comprise 65.3% of dwellings, while owner-occupiers total 34.6% when combining 15.2% owned outright and 19.4% owned with a mortgage.

Suburbs near West Perth

Some popular suburbs near West Perth include:

  • West Leederville: Small, leafy suburb with a village feel and tree-lined residential streets.
  • Leederville: Vibrant café and dining precinct popular for its bars and restaurants.
  • Subiaco: Established suburb known for heritage streetscapes and boutique shopping.
  • Northbridge: Cultural and entertainment hub known for lively nightlife and arts venues.
  • Perth: The central business district, offering major offices, transport and riverside areas.

How does West Perth compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: West Perth’s median house price is 22.2% higher than Perth’s.
  • Median unit prices: West Perth’s median unit price is 7.0% higher than Perth’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby West Leederville have risen 30.3% more than in West Perth over the past year.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West Perth have grown 9.1% higher than in Leederville.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby West Leederville are selling 46.7% faster than in West Perth.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in West Perth are selling 8.3% faster than in West Leederville.
  • Investment considerations: In West Perth, the rental yield for house is 3.9% higher than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 12.6% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West Perth have grown 10.1% lower than the average rate of growth across Perth.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in West Perth have grown 0.8% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

Choose the right real estate agents in West Perth

Choosing the right real estate agent in West Perth can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 132 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 30.8% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.2% to 2.6%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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