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Property Investment in South Perth, WA
South Perth Council Average R-Score 52 / 100 — top suburb in South Perth scores 60/100
A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling
Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.
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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 South Perth range from $1,470,000 to $2,350,000.
3-year population movement: +7.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.2% of stock (~436 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Education and Training (14%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (11%), Accommodation and Food Services (10%).
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Suburbs in South Perth — Suburb Research & Street Scores
- Como (6051)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Waterford (6151)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Salter Point (6151)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Manning (6152)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Kensington (6151)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Karawara (6152)Suburb report · Best streets →
- South Perth (6050)Suburb report · Best streets →
South Perth (WA) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in South Perth
Is South Perth (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, South Perth (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 52/100 across 7 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 60/100. Across South Perth, the typical suburb median price is $1,835,000, median weekly rent is $910/wk, gross rental yield is 2.7%, and vacancy sits at 1.9%.
Which suburbs in South Perth have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in South Perth (WA) are Como (60/100, median $1,730,000), Waterford (57/100, median $2,150,000), Salter Point (56/100, median $2,100,000), Manning (53/100, median $1,701,250), Kensington (50/100, median $1,835,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in South Perth?
Across South Perth (WA), the median suburb property price is $1,835,000, median asking rent is $910/wk, and median gross yield is 2.7%, with homes averaging 63 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in South Perth include Salter Point (2.8%), Como (2.7%), Karawara (2.7%).
What are the demographics and size of the South Perth council area?
South Perth is a Local Government Area in Western Australia (part of Greater Perth) with an ABS estimated resident population of 48,745, approximately 20,231 dwellings, covering 20 sq km.
What are the best streets in South Perth (WA)?
Every street across all 7 suburbs in South Perth is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.