Perth’s best suburbs to buy: From Hovea to Menora

The Woodlands had one of the biggest falls in five years, down 12.3 per cent to $1.09 million.

Real estate agent Corey Adamson said Woodlands was one of Perth’s most sought-after “hidden” suburbs due to residents staying there so long.

“Everyone knows about Doubleview, Scarborough, Innaloo and even Wembley Downs, but I think if you challenged people on the south side of the river to find Woodlands on a map, they would struggle,” he said.

“Only a few properties are traded each year and if I had to guess, I’d say the majority of those sales are from estates.

“People are simply not leaving these areas.”

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Menora, located between Mt Lawley and Yokine, is an inner-city suburb known for large houses on large blocks that have been lived in by families for decades.

Adamson says Perth’s housing crisis is dire, with fewer than 2000 homes for salemeaning buyers are expanding their search.

“Five years ago, if someone wanted to live in Mount Lawley, they would only look in Mount Lawley,” he said.

“Now, the same buyer might also consider Inglewood, Yorkin, Menora, Curbinia, Tuart Hills, Joan Danna, Hawthorn Hills and other nearby areas.”

The suburb, which has a median house price of $1.54 million, had just 13 views of residential listings in the past two weeks, according to REIWA data. The Perth average is 131 views per suburb.

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Unlike other older mountain suburbs, Hovia does not have old, ramshackle character houses, but locals refer to Hovia as the “Dalkeith of the Mountains”.

This unique suburb is nestled in the leafy eastern suburbs and many people probably wouldn’t be able to find it on a map.

Located between Midland and Mundaring, Hovia is named after the purple native flowers commonly seen along the Darling Bluffs. It is a large lifestyle suburb set on a sprawling site backing onto the John Forrest National Park.

The area was developed in the 1980s when the subdivision was reduced to 2.5 acres and currently has just 620 residents.

Dalglish

Although not as well-known as neighbouring Subiaco, tiny Daglish remains a sought-after suburb, according to Ray White agent Laura Johns.

“It doesn’t have the same prestige as Subiaco, but it’s a good option given Subiaco’s recent significant price growth, which is now more expensive than many suburbs in the west,” she said.

“Dalgleish Street is tree-lined and quiet and has traditionally been most attractive to families and young professionals due to its proximity to transport and the city.

“Lots here are generally larger and more affordable compared to Subiaco, and with parklands dotting the suburb, it’s ideal for buyers looking for more space.”

Buyers agent Peter Gavalas said smaller, lesser-known suburbs tended to offer better value.

“We may have a bias against certain suburbs because of historical perceptions,” he said.

“Investors on the east coast look at suburbs for location and price without preconceived ideas, as we’ve seen in South Perth and suburbs like Kensington, Claremont and Mount Claremont.

“Depending on buyer requirements, these neighbouring more affordable suburbs can represent great value, as long as you’re willing to drive the extra three minutes to reach the local shops or train station.”

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