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Westminster suburb profile

Westminster is an inner-northern Perth suburb with a quietly residential character, where established single-storey homes and mature gardens sit alongside pockets of newer infill townhouses. The area feels settled and practical, with neighbourhood parks, local shops and community facilities giving everyday convenience, and regular public transport and major roads making access to the city and larger retail centres straightforward. It tends to attract families and people looking for sensible, low-key housing options rather than lifestyle precincts, offering a modest, lived-in suburb that serves as a functional base for everyday life.

Westminster property market performance

Current median dwelling price$790,000Past 3 months

Property growth+19.1%Past 12 months

Westminster has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $822,500 and house values have risen sharply, up 19.1% over the last 12 months. Unit values also rose sharply, up 19.2% over the last 12 months, so both property types increased at a similar pace.

Over the last three months there were 21 house sales and 9 unit sales. Houses and units both sold in a median of 8 days over the last 12 months, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Westminster recorded average house rents of $750 and unit rents of $720 over the last 12 months. House rents rose sharply, up 15.4% over the last 12 months, while unit rents rose sharply, up 10.8%, so house rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$823KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
19.1%19.2%
Sold
Past 3 months
219
Median days on market
Past 12 months
88
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750$720
Change in rent
Past 12 months
15.4%10.8%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Westminster demographics

Couple families are the largest family group in the area: couple families with children make up 40.2% of families and couple families without children 34.7%, so together they account for about three in four families. One-parent families represent 21.7% and other families 3.3%.

The community numbers 7,042 people with a median age of 34. Median total household income is $1,404 a week, roughly $73,000 a year.

Homes in Westminster are more often owner-occupied than rented: owner-occupation totals 54.7% (19.1% owned outright and 35.6% owned with a mortgage), while 45.3% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Westminster

Some popular suburbs near Westminster include:

  • Balga: Largely residential with mature trees, local reserves and community amenities.
  • Balcatta: Established suburb mixing family homes with light industry and commercial strips.
  • Nollamara: Compact, leafy neighbourhood centred around parks, local green space and homes.
  • Hamersley: Tree-lined streets and mid-century homes set among small reserves.
  • Warwick: Mix of family housing and shopping centres around transport links and parks.

How does Westminster compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Westminster’s median house price is 0.3% lower than Balga’s.
  • Median unit prices: Westminster’s median unit price is 0.9% higher than Balga’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Westminster have grown 3.7% higher than in Hamersley.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Westminster have grown 0.7% higher than in Balga.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Westminster are selling 27.3% faster than in Balga.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Westminster are selling 20.0% faster than in Warwick.
  • Investment considerations: In Westminster, the rental yield for house is 2.6% lower than the Perth average, while the rental yield for units is 8.1% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Westminster have grown 25.4% lower than the average rate of growth across Perth.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Westminster have grown 5.9% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Perth.

Choose the right real estate agents in Westminster

Currently, there are 69 real estate agents working in Westminster—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 69 agents sold 46.1% of all properties in Westminster over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Westminster typically charge a commission of 1.5% to 2.79%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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