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Property Investment in Perth, WA
Perth Council Average R-Score 70 / 100 — top suburb in Perth scores 90/100
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.
Suburb medians in Perth range from $950,000 to $1,820,000.
3-year population movement: +16.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.5% of stock (~93 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $14.5B. Key employment sectors: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (19%), Public Administration and Safety (15%), Mining (11%), Financial and Insurance Services (10%).
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Perth (WA) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Perth
Is Perth (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Perth (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 70/100 across 5 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 90/100. Across Perth, the typical suburb median price is $1,625,000, median weekly rent is $950/wk, gross rental yield is 3.3%, and vacancy sits at 2.7%.
Which suburbs in Perth have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Perth (WA) are Northbridge (90/100, median $950,000), East Perth (69/100, median $1,650,000), Crawley (62/100, median $1,820,000), West Perth (57/100, median $1,600,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Perth?
Across Perth (WA), the median suburb property price is $1,625,000, median asking rent is $950/wk, and median gross yield is 3.3%, with homes averaging 152 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Perth include Northbridge (7.4%), East Perth (3.8%), Crawley (2.8%).
What are the demographics and size of the Perth council area?
Perth is a Local Government Area in Western Australia (part of Greater Perth) with an ABS estimated resident population of 35,673, approximately 13,415 dwellings, covering 14 sq km.
What are the best streets in Perth (WA)?
Every street across all 5 suburbs in Perth is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.