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Willetton is an established, family-focused suburb in Perth’s southern suburbs, with broad, tree-lined streets and a mix of late twentieth-century single-storey brick homes alongside newer townhouses and infill developments. It is home to 19,262 people with a median age of 40 and a typical household weekly income of $2,178. Families are prominent — almost three in five are couple families with children — and about four in five homes are owner-occupied, so the area has a settled, owner-occupied character that appeals to families, practical buyers and downsizers.

Day-to-day life is supported by plentiful parks, sporting ovals and playgrounds, a compact local shopping centre and regular bus services to surrounding centres and the city, while nearby green corridors and the Canning River provide walking and cycling options. Local investment includes a major new classroom block at Willetton Senior High School, a City of Canning sports precinct redevelopment at Burrendah Park with upgraded stadium and community spaces, renovations to the Willetton Youth Centre, and a new cycling and walking route design connecting through Willetton. Whether that suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

For Willetton, buying a house sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. The median house price of $1,565,000 is about 13.8 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly household income $2,178 × 52 = $113,256). Renting also takes a sizeable share of income: a house rent of $830 a week would be about 38.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $710 a week would be about 32.6%.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The biggest movement over the past year was house values, which climbed a strong 18.4%. In Willetton, unit values rose a solid 9.3% over the same 12 months.

On the income side, house rents increased by a solid 6.4% while unit rents jumped a strong 13.6%. That means capital growth outpaced rental growth for houses this year, while for units rental income rose faster than unit values. Whether that balance fits your investment goals is something you'll need to weigh.

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.