Best Perth suburbs for downsizers

Low-maintenance living close to shops, transport and services — ranked for downsizers and anyone after a walkable, connected unit. Adjust to taste.

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    Top matches in Perth

    from 273 suburbs
    1. 1

      West Leederville

      WA 6007 · 4,340 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $610K median unit 85/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport9 min to CBD
      A+
      96
      match
    2. 2

      Subiaco

      WA 6008 · 9,940 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $749K median unit 83/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport67% above-peer schools10 min to CBD
      A+
      95
      match
    3. 3

      East Victoria Park

      WA 6101 · 10,569 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $500K median unit 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
      B
      89
      match
    4. 4

      Claremont

      WA 6010 · 9,248 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $900K median unit 78/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport50% above-peer schools15 min to CBD
      A
      89
      match
    5. 5

      West Perth

      WA 6005 · 6,102 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $679K median unit 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport7 min to CBD
      A+
      88
      match
    6. 6

      Mount Lawley

      WA 6050 · 11,328 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $600K median unit 76/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport75% above-peer schools7 min to CBD
      A+
      87
      match
    7. 7

      Shenton Park

      WA 6008 · 4,638 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $735K median unit 79/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport25% above-peer schools14 min to CBD
      A
      86
      match
    8. 8

      Ardross

      WA 6153 · 4,578 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Walkability

      $899K median unit 92/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport33% above-peer schools16 min to CBD
      A+
      85
      match
    9. 9

      Coolbinia

      WA 6050 · 1,751 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Close to the city

      $620K median unit 91/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A+
      85
      match
    10. 10

      Wembley

      WA 6014 · 12,061 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Close to the city

      $519K median unit 90/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport25% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A
      84
      match
    11. 11

      Innaloo

      WA 6018 · 9,592 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $715K median unit 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools15 min to CBD
      A
      84
      match
    12. 12

      North Perth

      WA 6006 · 9,623 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $650K median unit 85/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools9 min to CBD
      A+
      84
      match
    13. 13

      Mount Hawthorn

      WA 6016 · 8,183 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Safety

      $660K median unit 89/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A+
      84
      match
    14. 14

      Stirling

      WA 6021 · 10,165 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city

      $779K median unit 84/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport13 min to CBD
      A+
      84
      match
    15. 15

      Leederville

      WA 6007 · 3,686 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $799K median unit 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport17% above-peer schools10 min to CBD
      A
      82
      match
    16. 16

      Willetton

      WA 6155 · 19,262 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Walkability

      90/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport71% above-peer schools21 min to CBD
      A+
      82
      match
    17. 17

      Highgate

      WA 6003 · 2,326 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $699K median unit 78/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport5 min to CBD
      A
      82
      match
    18. 18

      Murdoch

      WA 6150 · 3,352 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      82/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport25% above-peer schools19 min to CBD
      A
      82
      match
    19. 19

      Bedford

      WA 6052 · 5,716 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Safety

      85/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport13 min to CBD
      A+
      82
      match
    20. 20

      Inglewood

      WA 6052 · 5,837 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $519K median unit 83/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A+
      81
      match

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