Top 10 best affordable suburbs in Perth 2026
Widely reputed as one of the most isolated capitals in the world, Perth is known for its natural beauty, and for being the gateway to a vast mining and petroleum industry. The city’s property market also happens to be one of the more expensive in the country.
If you’re considering a property purchase in Perth, how do you go about finding the best suburb? The answer is complex, and will vary from buyer to buyer. Metrics to consider include sales volumes, price growth, vacancy rates, infrastructure, and proximity to work and amenities.
For our purposes, we’ve used data supplied to Canstar from PRD to narrow down the top suburbs in the Greater Perth area that are still affordable.
Top 10 Perth suburbs for affordable houses
Below are the top 10 most affordable suburbs for houses in Perth, according to PRD. Note that, in addition to median prices, PRD’s methodology considers factors including liveability (proximity to schools, public transport, health care, and other amenities) and future development and infrastructure plans.
Rank | Suburb | Median house price 2026 | 12-month price growth |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rivervale | $960,000 | 13.6% |
2 | Morley | $918,000 | 14.8% |
3 | Nollamara | $780,000 | 19.1% |
4 | Ashfield | $832,000 | 2.7% |
5 | Cloverdale | $850,000 | 18.0% |
6 | Bassendean | $937,500 | 14.3% |
7 | Tuart Hill | $955,000 | 17.5% |
8 | Balcatta | $980,000 | 21.7% |
9 | Osborne Park | $995,000 | 31.5% |
10 | Innaloo | $1,010,000 | 15% |
Source: PRD, August 2026.
Rivervale
Situated in Perth's inner-eastern suburbs along the Swan River and around five kilometres from the Perth CBD, there are plenty of tracks for walkers and cyclists, shops, cafes and restaurants, parks, and schools. Rivervale has easy access to buses, while trains are served by neighbouring suburbs.
- Median house price: $960,000
- Growth (2025-2026): 13.6%
- Vacancy rate (Aug 2026): 0.4%
- Rental yield (Aug 2026): 3.7%
Morley
Sitting in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs, Morley is a bit of a retail hub with a big shopping district in the heart of the suburb. It also has easy access to parks, schools and sporting facilities, and is well-served by buses.
- Median house price: $918,000
- Growth (2025-2026): 14.8%
- Vacancy rate (Aug 2026): 0.3%
- Rental yield (Aug 2026): 4.1%
Nollamara
This inner-northern suburb, which is around 10 kilometres from the Perth CBD, has easy access to shops, parks and sporting facilities. Multicultural and family-friendly, Nollamara is also well-connected to bus services.
- Median house price: $780,000
- Growth (2025-2026): 19.1%
- Vacancy rate (Aug 2026): 0.2%
- Rental yield (Aug 2026): 5%
Top 10 Perth suburbs for affordable units
Below are the top 10 most affordable suburbs for units in Perth, according to PRD.
Rank | Suburb | Median unit price 2026 | 12-month price growth |
1 | Dianella | $723,000 | 21.5% |
2 | Burswood | $730,000 | 28.6% |
3 | Rivervale | $609,500 | 24.3% |
4 | Maylands | $590,000 | 20.4% |
5 | Perth | $609,500 | 21.7% |
6 | Tuart Hill | $623,000 | 15.2% |
7 | Morley | $656,000 | 25% |
8 | Nollamara | $659,500 | 21% |
9 | Yokine | $663,200 | 30.6% |
10 | Innaloo | $690,000 | 13.1% |
Source: PRD, August 2026.
Dianella
Located in the northern suburbs of Perth, Dianella offers a relaxed lifestyle with parks and sporting facilities. There are plenty of shops as well as larger shopping precincts in nearby suburbs, and regular bus services.
- Median unit price: $723,000
- Growth (2025-2026): 21.5%
- Vacancy rate (Aug 2026): 0.2%
- Rental yield (Aug 2026): 5%
Burswood
Sitting near the Swan River, just east of Perth’s CBD, Burswood is the home of the Optus Stadium, and offers plenty of outdoor spaces, entertainment, cafes and restaurants and easy public transport access via trains and buses.
- Median unit price: $730,000
- Growth (2025-2026): 28.6%
- Vacancy rate (Aug 2026): 1%
- Rental yield (Aug 2026): 4.1%
Rivervale
Rivervale, in the eastern suburbs of Perth along the Swan River, was also listed in the top three most affordable suburbs for houses in Perth.
- Median unit price: $609,500
- Growth (2025-2026): 24.3%
- Vacancy rate (Aug 2026): 0.4%
- Rental yield (Aug 2026): 4.5%
What to consider when looking for an affordable suburb in Perth
While price is important, there are other factors to consider when seeking out a suburb to purchase a property, whether you’re on the hunt for your forever home or an investment.
When you’re looking at a particular suburb, it’s important to keep in mind factors such as:
- Sales volume
- Potential population growth
- Vacancy rates
- Rental yields
- Potential rental growth
- Local infrastructure and amenities






