Best Suburbs for First Home
Buyers in Perth 2026

Northern suburbs

Perth's northern corridor offers some of the best value for first home buyers. Butler provides coastal living with newer housing estates and median prices that are accessible under the Home Guarantee Scheme price cap. The suburb has a train station connecting to Perth CBD, established schools, and a major shopping centre.

Further north, Alkimos and Yanchep are developing rapidly with modern housing, planned infrastructure, and access to the coast. These suburbs offer lower entry prices and strong potential for capital growth as the areas mature. The extension of the northern train line is a significant factor driving development in these areas.

Southern suburbs

Baldivis is one of the most popular suburbs for young families, with established schools, parks, and shopping facilities. Median prices remain accessible for first home buyers, and the suburb has a strong sense of community. Byford and Armadale offer even more affordable options with improving infrastructure and transport links.

Closer to the city

If you prefer proximity to Perth CBD, suburbs like Bayswater, Midland, and Cannington offer apartments and units at lower price points. These areas have strong public transport access via train and bus, are close to employment hubs, and often provide more affordable entry points than buying a house further out. The trade-off is typically smaller living spaces.

What to look for

Beyond price, consider your daily commute, proximity to schools if you have or plan to have children, public transport access, local amenities and shopping, and any planned infrastructure developments that could affect property values. A property might be cheap today, but if there is limited infrastructure planned for the area, growth may be slower.

Read our comprehensive first home buyer guide for Perth for advice on the full buying process, grants, and financing options.

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