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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

Emma Bradstock has been an authority on consumer phone, internet, technology and streaming markets in Australia for more than seven years, having written more than 300 articles for Canstar. Emma covers a range of topics — from NBN speeds and technology to the latest release phones — and strives to help readers find the right phone and internet plans for their needs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University, has more than a decade of professional writing experience in print and digital media, and contributed to Canstar’s Highly Commended award for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024. You can follow Emma on LinkedIn.

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