Best value-for-money suburbs in Perth

Liveable suburbs that don't cost the earth — affordability weighted alongside safety and transport, so the list isn't just the cheapest fringe. Refine it below.

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    Top matches in Perth

    from 273 suburbs
    1. 1

      Samson

      WA 6163 · 1,881 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety · weaker on: Public transport

      $539K median house 90/100 safety walkable79/100 transport50% above-peer schools24 min to CBD
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      79
      match
    2. 2

      Marangaroo

      WA 6064 · 10,483 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Schools

      $859K median house 89/100 safety walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools23 min to CBD
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      78
      match
    3. 3

      Girrawheen

      WA 6064 · 8,897 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $799K median house 82/100 safety walkable94/100 transport29% above-peer schools21 min to CBD
      B
      78
      match
    4. 4

      Osborne Park

      WA 6017 · 4,463 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability

      $800K median house 78/100 safety walkable94/100 transport11 min to CBD
      B
      77
      match
    5. 5

      Tuart Hill

      WA 6060 · 7,541 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety · weaker on: Schools

      $794K median house 84/100 safety walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools12 min to CBD
      B
      76
      match
    6. 6

      Parmelia

      WA 6167 · 6,184 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Schools

      $720K median house 76/100 safety somewhat walkable93/100 transport50% above-peer schools37 min to CBD
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      74
      match
    7. 7

      West Perth

      WA 6005 · 6,102 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability

      $850K median house 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport7 min to CBD
      A+
      74
      match
    8. 8

      Perth

      WA 6000 · 13,670 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability · weaker on: Safety

      $760K median house 61/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport60% above-peer schools2 min to CBD
      A
      74
      match
    9. 9

      Embleton

      WA 6062 · 3,600 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety

      $900K median house 82/100 safety walkable94/100 transport16 min to CBD
      A
      73
      match
    10. 10

      Westminster

      WA 6061 · 7,042 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety · weaker on: Schools

      $799K median house 82/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools18 min to CBD
      B
      73
      match
    11. 11

      Glendalough

      WA 6016 · 2,628 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety

      $848K median house 81/100 safety walkable94/100 transport10 min to CBD
      B
      73
      match
    12. 12

      Nollamara

      WA 6061 · 12,779 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Safety · weaker on: Schools

      $799K median house 81/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools16 min to CBD
      B
      73
      match
    13. 13

      Balga

      WA 6061 · 13,864 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Public transport · weaker on: Safety

      $749K median house 71/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport43% above-peer schools20 min to CBD
      B
      72
      match
    14. 14

      Joondanna

      WA 6060 · 5,283 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Public transport

      $899K median house 86/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport12 min to CBD
      A
      72
      match
    15. 15

      Highgate

      WA 6003 · 2,326 residents

      Strong on: Affordability, Public transport

      $824K median house 78/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport5 min to CBD
      A
      72
      match
    16. 16

      Queens Park

      WA 6107 · 7,268 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Schools · weaker on: Safety

      $849K median house 65/100 safety walkable95/100 transport67% above-peer schools18 min to CBD
      A
      71
      match
    17. 17

      Warwick

      WA 6024 · 3,858 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Schools

      $962K median house 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools18 min to CBD
      A
      71
      match
    18. 18

      Kelmscott

      WA 6111 · 10,575 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Affordability · weaker on: Safety

      $749K median house 54/100 safety walkable95/100 transport40% above-peer schools35 min to CBD
      C
      70
      match
    19. 19

      Yokine

      WA 6060 · 12,706 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Safety

      $925K median house 82/100 safety walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
      A
      70
      match
    20. 20

      Morley

      WA 6062 · 22,539 residents

      Strong on: Schools, Safety

      $962K median house 82/100 safety somewhat walkable94/100 transport67% above-peer schools17 min to CBD
      A
      70
      match

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