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DIANELLA
Calling all families! Dianella awaits! Talk about family friendly, this place ticks all the boxes. It’s an established community minded suburb with parks and open spaces, and decent sized homes at prices that won’t give you a heart attack. This place also appeals to retirees, and to students from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Mount Lawley. More >>>
INGLEWOOD
If you love larger period homes and living in a pleasant, family friendly suburb not too far from the city centre, then check out Inglewood. This suburb has plenty of federation and Californian bungalow houses, modern two storey homes, townhouses and a scattering of less appealing flats/apartments. More >>>
LEEDERVILLE
Leederville is one of the best suburbs in Perth. It’s cool, it’s fun, and it’s vibrant. Spend 10 minutes in Leederville’s busy Oxford Street and you will see all the stereotypes pass you by from yuppies to hippies; it really is a mixed bag! This suburb is just the thing for young professionals, students and families who like inner city living. More >>
MOUNT HAWTHORN
Perth gives Mount Hawthorn the thumbs up. Why? This suburb is just 6km north of the city centre and is one self contained living hotspot. It has great schools, leafy streets, plenty of parks, friendly neighbours, and a good cafe culture. More >>
MOUNT LAWLEY
Calling all music lovers and indie kids: Mt Lawley awaits you. The latest cultural hub of Perth is inhabited by more hipsters than rolls in the ankles of their jeans. Arts and alternativeness rule the roost here, so if you’re interesting or just interested, get excited. More >>
NORTHBRIDGE
Got young kids? Don't move to Northbridge. This is a happening place perfect for party goers and young professionals. Located just 1km north of the city centre, it’s full of cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, and has plenty of cultural events and festivals. More >>
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APPLECROSS
Applecross is one of the nicest suburbs in Perth. It’s an idyllic place which lies on the south side of the Swan River. It’s 7 km from the city centre, has Jacaranda tree-lined streets, breath-taking views of the city, and offers quiet suburban living. More >>>
CANNINGTON
If shopping is your thing, Cannington is your nirvana. Cutting right through the heart of the suburb is the super busy and noisy Albany Highway. Be prepared for exhaust fumes thick in the air and an urban landscape made up of some older homes, but many more brick homes, brick units, brick apartments, brick brick brick and plenty of concrete. More >>>
FREMANTLE
Thinking of moving to Fremantle? You probably couldn't do much better. Fremantle is a chilled out kinda place with a lot to offer, and is about as vibrant as you can get in Perth. It's creative, bo-ho, cosmopolitan, multi cultural, arty, has gorgeous Victorian architecture, a great cafe culture and happening night club scene. It's also on the water, has a great train service. More >>>
JANDAKOT
Jandakot is a new and growing suburb in Perth’s south. It’s a peaceful place with plenty of open spaces, parks, playgrounds, and quiet streets. It’s ideal for growing families, and empty nesters whose kids have flown the coup and are now hanging out for serenity. More >>>
VICTORIA PARK
Vic Park as locals call it, is one of the most multicultural suburbs in Perth. It’s the go-to place for Asian food and groceries. Tired of burgers and pizza? Vic Park has plenty of Malaysian, Himalayan and Japanese food on offer, along with the usual assortment of cafes and supermarkets. More >>>
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EAST PERTH
East Perth is one convenient suburb. It’s walking distance to Perth’s city centre, and if you live in the Free Transit Zone region, you can score free bus trips to the city. So, don’t worry if you don’t have a car. But do be prepared to buy some running shoes, if you don’t already have any, because everyone and their dog here likes to walk or run! More >>>
MIDLAND
The brooms have come out, and Midland is getting a spuce up. At the base of the Perth Hills and just 20 minutes from Perth's city centre, Midland is going through a major redevelopment phase. And it’s the perfect place for a makeover... More >>
MT HELENA
Mt Helena is a quiet, conservative hills suburb about 35km east of Perth, well connected by major roads. It’s known for its serenity, fresh air, and clean environment. This rural suburb is primarily residential, with affordable housing and is popular with families. More >>
MUNDARING
Mundaring is a friendly, easy going place in the Perth hills. It’s a buzzing town 20 minutes east from Midland (a shopping and transport hub), and about a 40 minute drive east of Perth. Despite its distance from Perth, Mundaring is by no means isolated. More >>
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CLAREMONT
Claremont is a wealthy suburb in Perth’s prestigious west. It has several things going for it: location, convenience, atmosphere, good shopping and transport. Claremont is one of Perth’s older suburbs but it doesn’t have an old feel. More>>
COTTESLOE Surfs Up! Cottesloe, or Cott as the locals call it, is home to Perth’s most famous and best beach with stunning views over the Indian Ocean. The suburb has a laid back beach-bum feel and offers a happy family environment. More>>
DUNCRAIG Duncraig is a respectable suburb filled with prim parks, tidy blocks and sports facilities galore. It’s about 16km north west of Perth’s city centre and is popular with middle and upper middle class families living the typical law abiding suburban life. More>>
FLOREAT
The name Floreat comes from the Latin word for 'flourish' or 'prosper', and it perfectly describes the environment and residents of this swanky, politically conservative suburb. Home to established families and mature couples, this ‘burb is the gateway to Perth’s exclusive western suburbs. More >>
PEPPERMINT GROVE
Welcome to one of Australia's most expensive suburbs! With only ten streets, Peppermint Grove is an exclusive club and home to much of Perth’s elite. In fact, you couldn’t get more exclusive in Perth than this place. The houses are massive, the gates are tall, the lawns are pristine, and there’s not a bogan (uncultured type) to be seen. Bravo darling! More>>
KARRINYUP
Meet you at Karrinyup? Of course, we’ll be there anyway! Karrinyup is home to the Karrinyup Shopping Centre - one of the largest shopping complexes in Perth, and a meeting place hot spot for those in the northwestern suburbs. More >>
SUBIACO
Another glass of champagne? Subiaco is just 3km west of Perth’s city centre, and is oh so chic. It’s cosmopolitan and the designer clothes and gourmet food centre of Perth. The shopping is chi chi, and there are plenty of cafes restaurants, bars and nightclubs to choose from. And who would have thought that Subiaco started out as a working class suburb? More >>
SORRENTO
If you want to set up home by a great beach, watch your children grow up and feel safe and comfy in your home, Sorrento is the suburb for you. There’s a friendly vibe here, where neighbours know and say hello to each other. More >>
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