Housing
Buying a Home
The current median house price in Perth is $465,000. For approximately $530,000 - $560,000 you can buy a four bedroom, two bathroom home with a swimming pool in a quality suburb. This is great value compared to other Australian capital cities. In Perth, most people travel no longer than 40 minutes to and from their place of work. Prices will also depend on how close you are to the city, river and beaches.
Renting a Home
Rental prices and availability can fluctuate. The current median price for a three bedroom house in Perth is $320 per week. There is a wide range of rental options available in Western Australia from basic apartments, luxury mansions, short term or long term and furnished or unfurnished.