Mandurah Is Having Its Gold Coast Moment

Mandurah is no longer just a coastal option an hour from Perth. It is becoming the place people think of when they want sun, space, ocean breeze and value. It looks like what the Gold Coast once offered before everyone discovered it.

Growth That Catches Attention

Over the past year houses in Mandurah have risen by about 17 per cent in value. Unit prices have jumped even more with growth near 26 per cent. Median house prices are around AUD $579,000 while units are attracting strong interest from investors who value affordability plus upside.

Rental Returns You Notice

Rentals are keeping pace. Houses rent for around $530 per week, units around $490 per week. Yields are sitting at approximately 4.7 per cent for houses and 5.5 per cent for units. That makes Mandurah more attractive than many fringe suburbs of Perth where yields have already compressed.

Lifestyle and Location

Mandurah is about 72 kilometres south of Perth. The drive or public transport links make it feasible to live by the coast and still access city work or services. With waterways, estuaries, beaches, cafés and growing amenities people are drawn to its liveability.

What This Means for Investors

These numbers tell a story of momentum. Strong capital gain, good yields, lifestyle appeal and still better-entry price points than many closer suburbs. For investors who get in early there is opportunity in both houses and units.

Things to Watch

Markets with rapid growth tend to heat up quickly. Some areas are already in high demand which pushes values. Choosing properties with good access to transport, amenity and infrastructure becomes more critical. Also keep an eye on supply, especially for units.

If you want help evaluating opportunities in Mandurah or Perth fringe suburbs so you secure value now rather than chasing yesterday talk to the team at Property Club - enquiries@propertyclub.com.au