Buyer and tenant interest across WA has revealed some clear patterns over the past year, with new data highlighting the most searched suburbs for both sales and rentals in 2025. The list includes a mix of well-established favourites and a few areas that may surprise you, reflecting shifting priorities around affordability, lifestyle and location. For anyone considering selling, investing or simply keeping an eye on where demand is strongest, this article offers valuable insight into which suburbs are capturing the most attention and why. 

As home prices continue to rise, more Australians are choosing to renovate rather than move, with upgrading an existing property increasingly seen as the more cost-effective option. Lending data shows renovation activity is already well above pre-pandemic levels, and experts expect demand to build further into 2026. However, skilled trades remain in short supply, with additional pressure coming from natural disaster rebuilds and major infrastructure projects. This article explores why renovations are on the rise and what homeowners should consider before starting a project in a tightening construction market.

What buyers type into search bars can reveal a lot about what they actually want – and new data shows some clear shifts in home-buying priorities. From lifestyle features to practical must-haves, rising keyword searches are offering valuable clues about how buyer expectations are evolving. If you're thinking about selling, this article provides a useful snapshot of what’s resonating most with today’s buyers and how those preferences could influence presentation, pricing and marketing decisions. 

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With a new year underway and the school term just around the corner, now is the ideal time to get your home organised. Breaking the task down and tackling it room by room helps remove the overwhelm and makes it far more achievable. This article shares practical tips to reset each space, improve storage and create a more functional home – setting your household up for a calmer, more organised start to the year ahead.

Sales activity in Perth during the week ending 11 January rebounded after the holiday season, surging 204.3% with 429 transactions recorded. On closer inspection, house, unit and vacant land sales all recorded massive rises, increasing 154.7%, 261.5% and 622.2% respectively.

Perth’s highest sale price:  Leeming – $1,570,000

Perth's lowest sale price: Orelia – $490,000

Listings
There were 2,083 properties for sale in the metropolitan area for the week ending January 11, which is 20.3% lower than 4 weeks ago and 54.1% lower than the same time last year.

Top performing suburbs – sales

• Mandurah: 11
• Mosman Park: 9
• Como: 8
• West Perth: 7
• Brabham: 6

Top performing suburbs – rentals

• Baldivis: 15
• Eglinton: 10
• East Perth: 9
• Como, Rivervale: 8

Perth rental market
REIWA members reported 2,178 properties for rent at the end of last week, which is 24.1% up on the previous week, but 1.0% lower than 4 weeks ago and 4.9% lower than the same time last year. Leasing activity increased 98.8% with REIWA members reporting 503 properties leased. This week's number of properties leased is 25.8% lower than 4 weeks ago and 14.3% lower than a year ago. 

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