New property in Western Australia

Western Australia is the country's largest state by area, and the great majority of its population lives in and around Perth. The city sits on the Swan River with Indian Ocean beaches to the west and the Darling Range to the east, and it is known for its sunny weather and relaxed pace.

New housing in Perth comes in two broad forms. Close to the city, infill apartment and townhouse projects are appearing in established suburbs such as North Perth and Inglewood, near cafes, parks and bus routes into the CBD. On the edges of the metro area, suburbs such as Brabham in the north-east are growing as planned communities with new homes, schools and open space.

Transport is improving through the METRONET program, which has been extending the suburban rail network and opening new stations across the metro area. Buses, the existing train lines and a good freeway network round out the options.

Perth suits buyers who value space, the outdoors and a slightly calmer city life. Younger buyers can choose between low-maintenance apartments close to town and larger homes further out. Check the WA Department of Finance and RevenueWA for current first home owner support before signing a contract.