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CONTENTS
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Perth Metro housing, multi-residential and land market
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Perth Central sub-region
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Perth North West sub-region
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Centre Spread
Economic overview
Perth South East sub-region
Perth South West sub-region
Perth rental report
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WA ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
$526,700
+0.4%
-7.0%
5.20%
5.80%
+2.1%
+0.8
+3.0%
-2.7%
MEDIAN HOUSE 1 PRICE
HOUSE PRICE GROWTH
HOME LOAN INTEREST
INVESTOR LOAN INTEREST
POPULATION GROWTH
JOB GROWTH
$ +0.8%
+1.3%
STATE FINAL DEMAND
3
HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION
1
Median house price data based on Q4 2017 figures for the Perth Metro region
2
Housing stock growth represents annual change in total residential dwellings in Western Australia
3
State Final Demand (SFD) represents economic output, excluding international trade
DWELLING SALES ACTIVITY
HOUSING STOCK2 GROWTH
ECONOMIC GROWTH
CPI
+0.8% CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
N.B. All percentage changes are annual. The latest quarter property data is derived from reiwa.com with all comparisons made against Landgate settled data.
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WA ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
The Western Australian economy is showing signs of strength as it enters 2018. The Perth median house price increased during the December 2017 quarter for the first time since the December 2016 quarter when observed on a quarterly basis. State Final Demand, a measurement of local economic activity without international trade, is growing at 1.3 per cent per year, which is the fastest pace we’ve seen since March 2014. Households are feeling better about conditions in the economy, with sentiment improving to it’s strongest level since May 2014. This is reflected in household consumption patterns which have continued to show resilience despite the subdued trends witnessed in other parts of the economy. The labour market has also continued to build momentum, with more people participating in the search for employment as well as a greater number of jobs being created. Total employment levels are now the highest they have ever been, with approximately 1.3 million people employed. Combined with a greater number of job vacancies, employment conditions are expected to improve further in 2018. Population growth is slowly beginning to recover, having attracted approximately 80,726 migrants into WA over the last 12 months. As conditions in the local economy improve, fewer people are moving away which has provided support to population growth. The current estimated resident population in WA is 2.58 million, up 0.8 per cent from a year ago. Looking forward, there are signs of optimism across the broader economy for 2018, which should flow on to the real estate market. As more jobs are created, more people will be enticed to move into WA in pursuit of the unique lifestyle the state has to offer. Population is the fundamental driver of demand for property and will provide the greatest support for real estate in the coming years.
STATE FINAL DEMAND
Sep 2017
Mar 2017
Mar 2014
Mar 2013
Sep 2012
Mar 2012
Mar 2011
WA State Final Demand (LHS)
Sep 2016
-15.0% Mar 2016
$30.0 Sep 2015
-10.0% Mar 2015
$35.0 Sep 2014
-5.0%
Sep 2013
$40.0
Sep 2011
0.0%
Sep 2010
5.0%
$45.0
Mar 2010
$50.0
Sep 2009
10.0%
Mar 2009
$55.0
Sep 2008
15.0%
Mar 2008
$60.0
Sep 2007
$ BILLIONS
20.0%
source: ABS 5206
$65.0
State Final Demand Growth Rate (RHS)
HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION source: ABS 5206
10.0%
$28.0 $25.0
8.0% 6.0%
$24.0 $23.0
4.0%
$22.0
2.0%
$21.0
WA Household Consumption (LHS)
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Household Consumption Growth Rate (RHS)
Sep 2017
Mar 2017
Sep 2016
Mar 2016
Sep 2015
Mar 2015
Sep 2015
Mar 2014
Sep 2013
Mar 2013
Sep 2012
-2.0% Mar 2012
Sep 2011
Sep 2010
Mar 2010
Sep 2009
Mar 2009
Sep 2008
Mar 2008
Sep 2007
Mar 2011
00.0%
$20.0 $19.0
PER CENT (%)
$ BILLIONS
$26.0 $25.0
WA ECONOMIC OVERVIEW LABOUR MARKET 6.0% 5.0%
1.40 Mln 1.35 Mln
4.0%
1.30 Mln
3.0% 2.0%
MILLIONS
1.25 Mln
1.0%
1.20 Mln
0.0% -1.0%
1.15 Mln
-2.0% -3.0% Sep 2017
Mar 2017
Sep 2016
Mar 2016
Sep 2015
Mar 2015
Sep 2014
Mar 2014
Sep 2013
Mar 2013
Sep 2012
Mar 2012
Sep 2011
Mar 2011
Sep 2010
Mar 2010
Sep 2009
Mar 2009
Sep 2008
Mar 2008
Sep 2007
1.0 Mln
Employment Levels (LHS)
Annual Job Growth (RHS)
Full-time Employed
Part-time Employed Unemployed Not in the labour force
POPULATION GROWTH 2.7
4.5%
source: ABS 5206
2.6
3.5%
2.5
3.0% 2.5%
MILLIONS
2.4
2.0%
2.3
1.5%
2.2
1.0%
Jun 2017
Dec 2016
Jun 2016
Jun 2015
Mar 2016
Dec 2015
Dec 2014
Jun 2014
Dec 2013
Jun 2013
Dec 2012
Jun 2012
Dec 2015
WA Population
Dec 2011
Jun 2011
Dec 2010
Jun 2010
Dec 2009
Jun 2009
Dec 2008
Jun 2008
0.0%
Dec 2007
0.5%
2.0 Jun 2007
2.1
Population Growth Rate
MIGRATION ACTIVITY 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 -10,000 -20,000
Migration Departures
Migration Arrivals
Jun 2017
Mar 2017
Dec 2016
Sep 2016
Jun 2016
Sep 2015
Jun 2015
Mar 2015
Dec 2014
Sep 2014
Jun 2014
Mar 2014
Dec 2013
Sep 2013
Jun 2013
Mar 2013
Dec 2012
Sep 2012
Jun 2012
-30,000
Net Migration
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PERTH METRO REGION HOUSES
SALES
5,254 SALES PERCENTAGE CHANGE QRT
9.4%
UPPER QUARTILE
$760k MEDIAN
$526.7k LOWER QUARTILE
$405k QRTLY CHANGE IN MEDIAN
3.3%
For the December 2017 quarter, the preliminary median house price in the Perth Metropolitan region is $516,000. However, reiwa.com data suggests the final median will settle close to $526,700 once all transactions settle. This represents a 3.3 per cent increase in the quarterly median house price. Landgate reports 3,999 house transactions have settled for the quarter so far, but reiwa.com sales data suggests the final settled figure will increase to 5,254. This represents a 9.4 per cent increase in transactions against the September 2017 quarter’s settled figure of 4,803. Early Landgate data indicates that houses which sold at $1 million or more accounted for 11.3 per cent of all house sale transactions, approximately a quarter of all house sales were at or below $400,000 and about half of all house sales occurred between $400,000 and $700,000. On 31 December 2017, 7,773 houses were listed for sale on reiwa.com. Of all house listings on reiwa.com, it took an average of 60 days to sell by private treaty, 10 days less than the September 2017 quarter. During the December 2017 quarter, approximately 50 per cent of sellers discounted their property and properties sold at an average discount of 6.7 per cent from their original listed price. PERTH METRO HOUSE SALES PRICE DISTRIBUTION
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
Over $1.5 million $1 - $1.5 million $900 - $1 million $800 - $900,000 $700 - $800,000 $650 - $700,000 $600 - $650,000 $550 - $600,000 $500 - $550,000 $450 - $500,000 $400 - $450,000 $350 - $400,000 $300 - $350,000 $200 - $300,000 Up to $200,000 0%
2%
4%
6%
September QTR 2017
8%
10%
12%
14%
December QTR 2017
PERTH METRO REGION HOUSING MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
10,000
$570,000
House Sales (RHS)
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Median House Price (LHS)
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
0
Q2 2015
1,000
$470,000
Q1 2015
2,000
$480,000 Q3 2014
3,000
$490,000
Q3 2014
4,000
$500,000
Q2 2014
5,000
$510,000
Q1 2014
6,000
$520,000
Q4 2013
7,000
$530,000
Q3 2013
$540,000
Q1 2013
8,000
Q2 2013
9,000
$550,000
Q4 2012
$560,000
PERTH METRO REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL For the December 2017 quarter, Landgate reported that the median unit price in the Perth Metro region is $405,000, which matches the latest reiwa.com data estimates. This represents a 1.3 per cent increase in the quarterly median unit price. SALES
Landgate also reported that 947 unit transactions have settled for the latest quarter. However, reiwa.com data suggests this figure will increase to 1,121, which represents a five per cent increase on the September 2017 quarter settled figure of 1,068.
SALES PERCENTAGE CHANGE QRT
Looking at the composition of sales by dwelling type, unit sales made up 31 per cent of all transactions followed by villas, apartments, townhouses and flats.
UPPER QUARTILE
On 31 December 2017, there were 2,746 unit listings for sale on reiwa.com. The average time to sell a unit was 78 days, a decrease of eight days from the September 2017 quarter.
1,121 5.0%
$530k MEDIAN
$405k LOWER QUARTILE
$302k QRTLY CHANGE IN MEDIAN
1.3%
PERTH METRO REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
$470,000
2,500
$460,000 $450,000
2,000
$440,000 $430,000
1,500
$420,000 $410,000
1,000
$400,000 $390,000
500
$380,000 $370,000
Multi-Residential Sales (RHS)
Median Multi-Residential Price (LHS)
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q1 2016
Q2 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q1 2013
Q2 2013
Q4 2012
0
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
VACANT LAND For the December 2017 quarter, the median price for a parcel of vacant land in the Perth Metro region is $305,450. reiwa.com data suggests the final median will settle close to $285,000 once further transactions settle, up 7.3 per cent on the September 2017 quarter median land price. A total of 552 vacant land transactions have settled for the quarter so far, but reiwa.com data suggests the final settled figure will increase to 769. This would represent a 40.5 per cent decrease in transactional activity against the September 2017 quarter’s settled figure of 1,292.
SALES
769 SALES PERCENTAGE CHANGE QRT
By land size, 36 per cent of transactions occurred on lots less than 320 square meters, whilst 41 per cent were for vacant land with an area of 320 to 499 square meters. Transactions for land over 600 square meters comprised 11 per cent of activity.
UPPER QUARTILE
On 31 December 2017, there were 2,561 vacant land listings for sale on reiwa.com. The average time to sell vacant land totalled 100 days which is two days less than it took during the September 2017 quarter.
4,000
$290,000
3,500
$270,000
3,000
$250,000
2,500
Vacant Land Sales (RHS)
Median Land Price (LHS)
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q1 2016
Q2 2016
0 Q4 2015
500
$150,000 Q3 2015
1,000
$170,000 Q2 2015
1,500
$190,000
Q1 2015
2,000
$210,000
Q4 2014
$230,000
Q3 2014
7.3
%
4,500
Q2 2014
QRTLY CHANGE IN MEDIAN
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
$310,000
Q1 2014
$215
k
Q4 2013
LOWER QUARTILE
PERTH METRO REGION VACANT LAND MARKET
Q3 2013
$285k
Q1 2013
MEDIAN
Q2 2013
$402k
Q4 2012
-40.5%
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
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PERTH METRO REGION LISTING STOCK AND SELLING DAYS On 31 December 2017, the total number of listings for sale on reiwa.com counted 13,080 across houses, units, and vacant land. This is 0.4 per cent higher than levels seen during the September 2017 quarter. On average, it took 66 days to sell (dwellings and vacant land aggregated) during this time. TOTAL LISTINGS ARE UP
0.4% TO
13,080
PERTH METRO REGION LISTING STOCK AND SELLING DAYS
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
18,000
80
16,000
70
14,000
60
12,000
50
10,000
40
8,000
30
6,000 4,000
20
2,000
10
0
Listings for Sale (LHS)
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2016
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q1 2016
Q2 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q3 2012
0
Average Selling Days (RHS)
SELLER SENTIMENT While overall market sentiment in the Perth Metro region remains soft at -0.34 per cent, it has continued to improve in comparison to the September 2017 quarter and the same time last year. Current sentiment levels are now approaching levels last witnessed during the June 2014 quarter.
48.6% OF SELLERS ARE DISCOUNTING
SELLERS ARE DISCOUNTING BY
6.7%
Approximately 50 per cent of vendors continue to offer some form of discount on their listed property. The average discount rate decreased marginally to 6.72 per cent from 7.00 per cent. Looking at discounting by price range, properties priced between $350,000 and $600,000 average a market discount of 6.05 per cent. In contrast, properties sold in the $600,000 to $1 million price range offer a lower discount of 5.58 per cent. Properties priced above $1 million offer the highest discount rate, with an average discount of 8.22 per cent. PERTH METRO REGION DISCOUNTING AND SELLER SENTIMENT
Source: REIWA ©
70.0 %
4.0 %
60.0 %
2.0 %
50.0 %
0.0 %
Neutral Market Sentiment
40.0 %
-2.0 %
30.0 %
-4.0 %
20.0 %
-6.0 %
10.0 %
-8.0 % -10.0 %
Vendors Discounting (LHS)
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Average Market Discount (RHS)
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2014
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q4 2012
0.0 %
Overall Market Sentiment (RHS)
FEATURE
REFLECTING ON 2017 After witnessing softer trends in major economic variables over the past three years, 2017 saw the Western Australian economy transition towards a more ’neutral‘ position. Early signs indicate the worst of the downturn may be behind us, and it remains to be seen whether WA is now able to build on the positive trends in 2018. The WA housing market in 2017 could be simply described as resilient. Conditions in the market were boosted by higher transaction levels in both the established and rental space, with supply levels in both markets trending lower over the year. This ensured steadiness in median prices across rental and established properties.
OUTLOOK FOR 2018 Property lending conditions are predicted to remain favourable, especially for owner occupier loans, and these trends are expected to continue in 2018. However, regulatory measures, introduced by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to reinforce residential mortgage lending practices predominantly aimed at the East Coast markets, has had an impact on WA property investors in the form of increased borrowing costs. With the Sydney residential market finally showing signs of cooling down, APRA’s involvement in 2018 may be limited. The WA economy and property market is predicted to build on the improved market conditions noted in 2017. Any strength in the broader economy should ultimately provide support to the local real estate market in 2018.
INSYNC FOR 2018 More jobs
Population trends steady
Households feel more secure
Consumer sentiment to improve
Up-tick in consumer sentiment
New supply of stock to bottom out
Stable interest rates environment
Increase in household consumption
Strong economy
Uptick in employment growth
House sales to trend close to 2017 levels
Stimulated migration activity
Increased demand for housing More jobs
Rental market trends to stabilise
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PERTH CENTRAL SUB-REGION OVERVIEW The population of Perth’s Inner region is growing at 0.2 per cent per annum with an estimated 178,859 persons residing in the area as at June 2016. The region represents a high densified area with approximately 1,939 people occupying a square kilometre. Despite being well densified with a number of high-rise projects, targeted medium density is still needed. The Central sub-region has the greatest proportion of dwelling sales occurring in the Perth Metro region, with 49.7 per cent of total sales. Landgate reported a 20.7 per cent decline in dwelling sales in the Central sub-region in the September 2017 quarter. However, the latest reiwa.com data indicates that dwelling sales during the December 2017 quarter will increase to 3,149, which would represent a 10.6 per cent increase in activity levels once further transactions settle. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
Sales
Lower Quartile
Median
Upper Quartile
QRTLY change in QRTLY Median
House
1,766
$515,000
$717,250
$985,000
0.3%
Multi-Res
840
$320,000
$422,000
$565,000
-4.1%
Land
140
$393,000
$565,000
$683,500
39.5%
HOUSES Preliminary house sales in the Central sub-region decreased by 13.7 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter figure of 1,980. reiwa.com data indicates house sales in the sub-region will increase to 2,211 once further transactions settle. This would represent an increase of 11.7 per cent in activity levels for the December 2017 quarter. MEDIAN PRICE
$735k
The 10 year average for house sales in the sub-region is 2,701 per quarter. Current activity is trending marginally lower in comparison to the long-term average.
QRTLY CHANGE
More interestingly, the greatest proportion of house sales (48.5 per cent) are occurring in the over $725,000 price range, with traditional first home buyer territory (under $500,000) only making up 22.1 per cent of activity in the sub-region.
11.4% SALES VOLUME
2,211 QRTLY CHANGE
11.7
%
LISTINGS FOR SALE
CENTRAL SUB-REGION HOUSING MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
4,000
$760,000
3,500
$740,000 $720,000
3,000
$700,000
2,271
2,500
$680,000
2,000
$660,000
AVE SELLING DAYS
1,500
48
$640,000 $620,000
1,000
%
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
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10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2013
HOUSE SALES
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
-6.9
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
$560,000 Q1 2013
41.1
%
$580,000
0
Q4 2012
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$600,000
500
HOUSE MEDIAN
TOP 5 SUBURBS BY QUARTERLY CHANGE IN PRICE Year to December 2017
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
Central Sub-Region
House Sales
Median Price
Highest Price
City Beach
84
$1,781,000
$5,750,000
7.9%
North Fremantle
30
$1,150,000
$2,570,000
7.5%
White Gum Valley
41
$738,000
$1,450,000
7.3%
Dalkeith
58
$2,600,000
$4,800,000
6.1%
Bicton
79
$1,012,000
$3,900,000
6.0%
N.B. filtered for 30 or more sales per suburb.
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QRTLY Change in Annual Median
PERTH CENTRAL SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL The Central sub-region’s multi-residential market has performed in a similar fashion to the housing market in terms of sales activity. Preliminary unit sales in the Central sub-region decreased by nine per cent against the September 2017 quarter figure of 866. However, reiwa.com data indicates unit sales in the sub-region will increase to 938 once further transactions settle, which would represent an increase of 8.3 per cent.
MEDIAN PRICE
$425 k 1.2% QRTLY CHANGE
SALES VOLUME
938
As was observed in the housing market, unit sales are trending below the 10 year average of 1,371. The top five performing suburbs for sales in the December 2017 quarter were East Perth (61), Maylands (47), Scarborough (39), Perth (37) and Como (36). A significant proportion of transactions in the Central sub-region occur at the $150,000 -500,000 price range (68.4 per cent of total unit sales). On the other hand, the luxury market (above $725,000) accounts for 6.9 per cent of total unit transactions.
QRTLY CHANGE
8.3%
CENTRAL SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL MARKET
LISTINGS FOR SALE
2,000
1,999
AVE SELLING DAYS
74
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
$520,000
1,800
$500,000
1,600 1,400
$480,000
1,200
$460,000
1,000
$440,000
800
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
45.9
%
600
$420,000
400
$400,000
200
MULTI-RES SALES
10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q4 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
$380,000 Q4 2013
-7.4
0
%
Q4 2012
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
MULTI-RES MEDIAN
LAND Land is scarce in the Central sub-region and this is shown by the premium paid for land in this region compared to the overall market. For the December 2017 quarter, 130 land parcels have settled so far, 50.9 per cent lower than the September 2017 quarter. However, land sales are expected to increase to 275 once further transactions settle. MEDIAN PRICE
$475
k
QRTLY CHANGE
10.5% SALES VOLUME
275
Landgate reports that the median price for vacant land in the Central sub-region increased by a significant 31.4 per cent during the December 2017 quarter to $565,000. The latest reiwa.com data indicates the median will eventually settle lower, to around $475,000, which would still represent a 10.5 per cent increase in the quarterly median price. Of more interest is the price per square metre. Land is more expensive per square metre in the Central sub-region, with lots under 320 square metres attracting a price of approximately $1,600 and the more common 320 – 499 square metre lots costing $1,134 per square meter.
QRTLY CHANGE
350
AVE SELLING DAYS
300
$300,000 $200,000
150 100
$100,000
LAND SALES
10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
0
Q2 2014
50 Q1 2014
-7.5%
250 200
Q4 2013
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
$400,000
Q3 2013
42.0%
$500,000
400
Q2 2013
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$600,000
450
394 96
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
500
Q1 2013
LISTINGS FOR SALE
CENTRAL SUB-REGION VACANT LAND MARKET
Q4 2012
-34.0%
$0
10 Year Average Sales
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PERTH CENTRAL SUB-REGION SUBURB SPOTLIGHT
Explore City Beach Sales activity in City Beach increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 15 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $2.15 million. reiwa.com data suggests that once further transactions settle, total house sales will count close to 16 with a median price of approximately $2.25 million. This would represent a median house price increase of 28.6 per cent in the December 2017 quarter and a 14.3 per cent increase in sales activity. The number of houses for sale in City Beach decreased by 7.7 per cent in the December 2017 quarter and are 45.5 per cent lower than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house has increased by 28 days to 79 days. REIWA members reported there were 22 total properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, which is an increase of 10 per cent on the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $723 per week for the quarter which is $127 lower than the September 2017 quarter. CITY BEACH HOUSING MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
40
$2,500,000
35 $2,000,000
30 25
$1,500,000
20 $1,000,000
15 10
$500,000
5
$0
HOUSE SALES
HOUSE MEDIAN
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q4 2012
0
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
CITY BEACH RENTAL MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
30
$1,400
25
$1,200 $1,000
20
$800 15
$600
10
$400
DWELLINGS LISTED FOR RENT
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Houses
Quarterly Change
Annual Change
Median Price
$2,250,000
28.6%
45.6%
Sales Volume
16
14.3%
-50.0%
Listings for Sale
12
-7.7%
-45.5%
Average Selling Days
79
+28
+36
Average Discount
-4.7%
3.1 % pts
5.3% pts
Median Weekly Rent
$725
-$125
$30
Properties Leased
21
5.0%
-16.0%
Listings for Rent
8
-46.7%
-50.0%
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City Beach Q4 2017
Note: the above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
14
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
0
Q1 2013
$200 $0 Q4 2012
5
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PERTH NORTH WEST SUB-REGION OVERVIEW The population of Perth’s North West sub-region is growing at 0.8 per cent per annum, with an estimated 557,581 persons residing in the area as at 30 June 2016. The sub-region represents a medium densified area with approximately 630 people occupying a square kilometre. The growth of the northern metropolitan corridor has seen significant investment in retail and commercial markets. The North West sub-region represents the second largest proportion of dwelling sales in the Perth Metro region, representing 15.9 per cent of total sales for the December 2017 quarter. Landgate reported that dwelling sales in the sub-region are 16.6 per cent lower compared to the September 2017 quarter. reiwa.com data indicates December 2017 quarter dwelling sales will increase to 1,081 once further sales settle, which would represent a 9.9 per cent increase in activity levels. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
House
Sales
Lower Quartile
Median
Upper Quartile
QRTLY change in QRTLY Median
807
$401,500
$485,000
$610,250
-4.9%
Multi-Res
44
$285,000
$361,250
$447,500
-3.0%
Land
126
$215,000
$297,500
$430,000
17.6%
HOUSES Preliminary house sales activity declined 17.7 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter figure of 946. reiwa.com data indicates house sales in the sub-region will lift to around 1,037 once further transactions settle. This would represent an increase of 9.6 per cent in activity levels for the December 2017 quarter.
1,200
$520,000
1,000
$510,000
800
$500,000
-5.6 %
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
HOUSE SALES
10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
Q3 2017
$460,000 Q1 2017
$470,000
0 Q2 2017
200 Q4 2016
$490,000 $480,000
Q3 2016
600 400
Q2 2016
44.1
%
$530,000
Q1 2016
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$540,000
1,400
Q4 2015
55
$550,000
1,600
Q3 2015
AVE SELLING DAYS
$560,000
1,800
Q1 2015
1,484
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
2,000
Q2 2015
LISTINGS FOR SALE
NORTH WEST SUB-REGION HOUSING MARKET
Q4 2014
9.6
%
Q3 2014
QRTLY CHANGE
Q2 2014
1,037
Q1 2014
SALES VOLUME
Just over 50 per cent of house sales in this sub-region are priced under $500,000, whilst 25.6 per cent of transactions occur in the trade-up and luxury markets ($625,000 plus). This is not surprising given the number of northern coastal suburbs located within this sub-region.
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
2.0 %
Q2 2013
QRTLY CHANGE
The 10-year average for house sales in the sub-region is 1,338 per quarter. Current activity is lower but certainly not far off the long-term average. The last time sales activity reached these levels was during the most recent ‘population boom’ during 2012-14.
Q1 2013
$500k
Q4 2012
MEDIAN PRICE
HOUSE MEDIAN
TOP 5 SUBURBS BY QUARTERLY CHANGE IN PRICE Year to December 2017
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
House Sales
Median Price
Highest Price
QRTLY Change in QRTLY Median
Iluka
48
$847,500
$1,460,000
3.6%
Hillarys
141
$830,000
$2,375,000
3.3%
Currambine
72
$539,500
$800,000
2.8%
Two Rocks
40
$375,000
$770,000
1.6%
Connolly
42
$650,000
$1,150,000
1.6%
N.B. filtered for 30 or more sales per suburb.
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PERTH NORTH WEST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL
MEDIAN PRICE
$318.7k QRTLY CHANGE
-6.3% SALES VOLUME
44
QRTLY CHANGE
15.8% LISTINGS FOR SALE
190
The North West multi-residential market is small, representing 4.4 per cent of total unit sales in the Perth Metro region. There were 42 preliminary sales for the December 2017 quarter, compared to 38 recorded during the September 2017 quarter and 60 for the same time in 2016. Preliminary sales increased by 10.5 per cent over the quarter, with reiwa.com data indicating multi-residential sales will lift to 44 sales in coming weeks, which would be an increase of 15.8 per cent on the September 2017 quarter. The State Government’s announcement to deliver the Yanchep rail line extension as part of Metronet is expected to present a great opportunity for further investment in this sub-region. The 10-year average for unit sales is 84 transactions, with current market activity well below this figure. With the upcoming public sector investment in infrastructure across rail and roads in this sub-region, a focus for the North-West sub-region should be made on finding suitable suburbs for densification and improved lifestyle living. Of the small number of multi-residential sales, 46.3 per cent of transactions occur under $360,000, whilst 36.6 per cent of multi-residential transactions are sold between $360,000 and $500,000. NORTH WEST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL MARKET
AVE SELLING DAYS
99
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
$450,000
140
$400,000
120
60
$200,000 $150,000
40
$100,000
20
MULTI-RES SALES
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q4 2012
Q1 2014
$50,000
0
Q4 2013
-7.1
%
$250,000
Q3 2013
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
$300,000
80
Q2 2013
54.6
%
$350,000
100
Q1 2013
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$0
MULTI-RES MEDIAN
LAND There were 123 preliminary land sales recorded for the December 2017 quarter, a significant drop compared to those settled during the September 2017 quarter. With the lag in land settlements, reiwa.com data indicates sales will eventually lift to approximately 169 transactions. This would represent a 33.5 per cent decline in quarterly transactions. MEDIAN PRICE
$330k QRTLY CHANGE
17.8% SALES VOLUME
169
QRTLY CHANGE
-33.5%
Prices in the land market have continued to remain strong in this sub-region, recording a December 2017 quarterly figure of $330,000, compared to $280,250 during the September 2017 quarter. In this challenging property market, it is encouraging to see this quarter’s median price result exceed the 10 year average of $256,753. The bulk of vacant land blocks in the North West sub-region are sized under 499 square metres, with 79 sales occurring in this land area range. Price per square metre is at a premium in this subregion, ranking second within the Perth Metro region, where lots between 320 square metres and 499 square metres cost $765 per square metre. NORTH WEST SUB-REGION VACANT LAND MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
LISTINGS FOR SALE
$150,000 400
$100,000
200
LAND SALES
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10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
LAND MEDIAN
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
0
$50,000 Q2 2014
-8.6%
$200,000 600
Q1 2014
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
$250,000
800
Q4 2013
34.3%
$300,000
Q3 2013
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
1,000
Q2 2013
115
$350,000
Q1 2013
AVE SELLING DAYS
1,200
Q4 2012
410
$0
PERTH NORTH WEST SUB-REGION SUBURB SPOTLIGHT
Explore Currambine Sales activity in Currambine increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 14 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $555,000. reiwa.com data suggests that once further transactions settle, total house sales will increase to 19 with a median price of approximately $550,000. This would represent a 5.3 per cent improvement in the median house price over the latest quarter and a 90 per cent increase in sales activity. House listings for sale in Currambine increased by 8.7 per cent in the December 2017 quarter and are 31.6 per cent higher than the same time last year. The average time to sell a house in Currambine increased by 11 days to 60 days. REIWA members reported 45 total properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, a decrease of 4.3 per cent. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $390 per week for the quarter which is $40 higher than the September 2017 quarter. CURRAMBINE HOUSING MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
40
$700,000
35
$600,000
30
$500,000
25
$400,000
20
$300,000
15
HOUSE SALES
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q1 2014
Q2 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
$100,000 Q1 2013
$200,000
5 Q4 2012
10
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
HOUSE MEDIAN
CURRAMBINE RENTAL MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
$600
45 40
$500
35 $400
30 25
$300
20 $250
15 10
$100
DWELLINGS LISTED FOR RENT
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q1 2013
Q2 2013
Q4 2012
5
OVERALL MEDIAN RENT
Currambine Q4 2017
Houses
Quarterly Change
Annual Change
Median Price
$550,000
5.3%
13.4%
Sales Volume
19
90.0%
-58.3%
Listings for Sale
25
8.7%
31.6%
Average Selling Days
60
+11
-6
Average Discount
-7.2%
-1.6 % pts
-1.6 % pts
Median Weekly Rent
$425
-$27
$25
Properties Leased
32
14.3%
33.3%
Listings for Rent
21
5.0%
0.0%
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
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PERTH NORTH EAST SUB-REGION OVERVIEW The population of Perth’s North East sub-region is growing at 1.4 per cent per annum with an estimated 259,908 persons residing in the area as at June 2016. The region represents a low densified area with approximately 147 people occupying a square kilometre. The North East sub-region represents the smallest proportion of dwelling sales in the Perth Metro region, with 9.6 per cent of total sales for the December 2017 quarter. Landgate reported dwelling sales in the North East sub-region are 30.5 per cent lower than in the September 2017 quarter. The latest reiwa.com data suggests dwelling sales during the December 2017 quarter will increase to 612 once all transactions settle, which would represent a 3.6 per cent increase in activity levels. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
Sales
Lower Quartile
Median
Upper Quartile
QRTLY change in QRTLY Median
House
459
$365,000
$440,000
$550,000
-2.2%
Multi-Res
21
$260,000
$300,000
$384,500
-15.2%
Land
119
$215,000
$249,000
$339,000
3.8%
HOUSES Preliminary house sales in the North East sub-region decreased by 29.3 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter figure of 556. reiwa.com data indicates house sales will increase to 582 once further transactions settle, representing a 4.7 per cent increase in activity levels.
QRTLY CHANGE
1.1
%
SALES VOLUME
582
The majority of house sales (68.9 per cent) are priced below $500,000. Trade-up activity ($500,000 to $725,000) represents 24.2 per cent of sales, whilst only 6.9 per cent of activity in the North East sub-region occurs at the higher end of the market (above $725,000). NORTH EAST SUB-REGION HOUSING MARKET
600 $440,000 400
$420,000
HOUSE SALES
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
-6.7%
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
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10 Year Average Sales
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
$380,000
%
Q1 2015
$400,000
0
Q4 2014
200
Q3 2014
52.1
$460,000
Q2 2014
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$480,000
800
Q1 2014
75
$500,000
Q4 2013
AVE SELLING DAYS
1,000
Q3 2013
1,155
$520,000
Q2 2013
LISTINGS FOR SALE
1,200
Q1 2013
4.7
%
Q4 2012
QRTLY CHANGE
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
Q4 2017
$455k
The 10-year average for house sales in the sub-region is 780, so clearly current activity is lower than the long-term average. The last time sales activity in the North East sub-region was at these levels was during 2008.
Q3 2017
MEDIAN PRICE
HOUSE MEDIAN
TOP 5 SUBURBS BY QUARTERLY CHANGE IN PRICE Year to December 2017
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
House Sales
Median Price
Highest Price
Forrestfield
167
$400,000
$900,000
2.6%
Glen Forrest
30
$509,500
$790,000
2.1%
South Guildford
59
$515,000
$1,150,000
2.0%
Kalamunda
87
$580,000
$1,550,000
1.8%
Lesmurdie
64
$560,000
$1,050,000
0.9 %
N.B. filtered for 30 or more sales per suburb.
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| December 2017 quarter
QRTLY Change in QRTLY Median
PERTH NORTH EAST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL
MEDIAN PRICE
$292k QRTLY CHANGE
-0.7%
The multi-residential market in the North East sub-region represents only 4.9 per cent of total sales. There were 18 preliminary sales for the December 2017 quarter, compared to 35 recorded during the June 2017 quarter and 34 for the same time last year. Although preliminary sales are down by 48.6 per cent over the quarter, reiwa.com data suggests multi-residential sales will lift to 30 transactions once all sales have settled. This would represent a smaller decrease of 14.3 per cent in quarterly sales. Unit sales are below the 10 year average of 48. However, the State Government’s commitment to deliver Metronet presents a great opportunity for densification living in and around the Forrestfield and Hills area. Multi-residential sales occurring in the North East sub-region are mostly priced below $500,000, with 66.7 per cent of sales occurring within the $150-$360,000 price range and 22.2 per cent, between the $360-$500,000 price range.
SALES VOLUME
30
QRTLY CHANGE
-14.3%
NORTH EAST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL MARKET
LISTINGS FOR SALE
90
$400,000
80
$350,000
70
$300,000
113
AVE SELLING DAYS
139
60
$250,000
50
$200,000
40
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$150,000
30
MULTI-RES SALES
10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
$50,000
0
Q3 2013
10 Q2 2013
%
$100,000
Q1 2013
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
20
Q4 2012
66.7% -8.4
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
$0
MULTI-RES MEDIAN
LAND There were 116 vacant land sales recorded for the latest December 2017 quarter, a significant drop compared to what settled for the previous September 2017 quarter. reiwa.com data suggests sales will remain close to current levels by the time the March 2018 quarter reporting comes around. This would represent a 52.9 per cent decline in quarterly transactional activity. MEDIAN PRICE
$240
k
QRTLY CHANGE
1.1%
SALES VOLUME
113 -52.9% QRTLY CHANGE
LISTINGS FOR SALE
422 100
This sub-region tends to offer more lots under 499 square metres, with 81 sales occurring in this land area range. Price per square metre is considerably more affordable than any other sub-region in the Perth Metro region. 320 square metres to 499 square metres attracts a price of $616 per square metre, and lots from 600 square metres to 999 square metres cost $456 per square metre. NORTH EAST SUB-REGION VACANT LAND MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
900
AVE SELLING DAYS
$270,000
800
$260,000
700 600
200
$220,000
LAND SALES
10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
0
Q4 2013
100 Q3 2013
%
$230,000
300
Q2 2013
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
$240,000
400
Q1 2013
56.6%
$250,000
500
Q4 2012
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
-4.8
Prices in the sub-region’s land market are slowly rising, to record a preliminary figure of $292,000 during the December 2017 quarter, up 0.7 per cent. However, prices are still considerably lower than the 10-year average of $338,500, indicating there is still a long way to go for land prices in this region.
$200,000
LAND MEDIAN
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PERTH NORTH EAST SUB-REGION SUBURB SPOTLIGHT
Explore Lesmurdie Sales activity in Lesmurdie increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 19 house transactions have settled so far for the quarter at a median house price of $590,000. reiwa.com data suggests that once further transactions settle, total house sales will increase to 27 with a median price of approximately $620,000. This would represent an appreciation of 22.2 per cent in the median house price over the latest quarter and a 92.9 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area have increased by 5.4 per cent during the December 2017 quarter and are 30 per cent higher compared to the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house decreased by 13 days to 76 days. REIWA members reported 15 total properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, a decrease of 16.7 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. Lesmurdie’s overall median weekly rent came in at $400 per week for the quarter which is $20 higher than the September 2017 quarter. LESMURDIE HOUSING MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
$700,000
45 40
$600,000
35
$500,000
30 25
$400,000
20
$300,000
15
$200,000
10 $100,000
HOUSE SALES
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q1 2015
Q2 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q1 2012
Q2 2013
0
Q4 2012
5
$0
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
HOUSE MEDIAN
LESMURDIE RENTAL MARKET
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
16
$600
14
$500
12 $400
10
$300
8 6
$200
4 $100
DWELLING LISTINGS FOR RENT
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2016
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Houses
Quarterly Change
Annual Change
Median Price
$620,000
22.2%
14.8%
Sales Volume
27
92.9%
22.7%
Listings for Sale
39
5.4%
30.0%
Average Selling Days
76
-13
+11
Average Discount
-5.2%
0.2 % pts
1.5% pts
Median Weekly Rent
$400
$20
-$55
Properties Leased
14
-22.2%
-22.2%
Listings for Rent
8
-27.3%
14.3%
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Lesmurdie Q4 2017
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
20
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q4 2012
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$0
PERTH SOUTH EAST SUB-REGION OVERVIEW The population of Perth’s South East sub-region is growing at 1.0 per cent per annum with an estimated 506,665 persons residing in the area as at 30 June 2016. The region represents a low densified area with approximately 250 people occupying a square kilometre. The South East sub-region accounted for 10.2 per cent of all dwelling sales across the Perth Metro region December 2017 quarter. Landgate reports dwelling sales in the South East sub-region are 16.2 per cent lower than during the September 2017 quarter. reiwa.com data suggests December 2017 quarter dwelling sales will increase to 669 once all sales have settled, which would represent a 5.4 per cent increase on the September 2017 quarter. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
Sales
Lower Quartile
Upper Quartile
House
520
$310,000
$402,000
$510,000
-3.1%
Multi-Res
11
$230,500
$261,000
$306,000
-3.0%
Land
75
$217,000
$265,000
$348,000
12.8%
Median
QRTLY change in QRTLY Median
HOUSES Preliminary house sales in the South East sub-region decreased by 18.2 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter figure of 594. reiwa.com data is indicating house sales in the South East sub-region will increase to 628 once all transactions settle, which would represent a 5.7 per cent improvement on the September 2017 quarter. MEDIAN PRICE
$410k
Sales activity in the South East sub-region remains subdued, with sales volumes in the December 2017 quarter sitting 26.1 per cent below the 10-year average of 850.
QRTLY CHANGE
Sale by price range analysis shows 53.6 per cent of house sales occur under $500,000 and the trade-up market ($500,000 to $725,000) represents 33.8 per cent. This demonstrates first home buyers are active in the South East sub-region.
0.9%
SALES VOLUME
628
QRTLY CHANGE
5.7
%
LISTINGS FOR SALE
1,227
AVE SELLING DAYS
71
$470,000
1,400
$460,000
1,200
$450,000
1,000
$440,000
800
$430,000
600
$410,000
400
$400,000
$420,000
$390,000
200
HOUSE SALES
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q1 2015
Q2 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q1 2013
Q2 2013
63.4%
$380,000 Q4 2012
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
-6.6
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
SOUTH EAST SUB-REGION HOUSING MARKET
$370,000
HOUSE MEDIAN
%
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
TOP 5 SUBURBS BY QUARTERLY CHANGE IN PRICE Year to December 2017
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
House Sales
Median Price
Highest Price
Kenwick
65
$349,500
$700,000
2.8%
Roleystone
91
$535,000
$1,130,000
2.7%
Southern River
107
$551,000
$1,250,000
1.5%
Byford
163
$405,000
$906,000
1.3%
Kelmscott
131
$330,000
$830,000
0.8%
QRTLY Change in Annual Median
N.B. filtered for 30 or more sales per suburb.
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PERTH SOUTH EAST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL The multi-residential market in the South East sub-region is the smallest of the five sub-regions in the Perth Metro area, representing only 2.1 per cent of activity in the December 2017 quarter. The sub-region presents a great opportunity for further densification.
MEDIAN PRICE
$310k QRTLY CHANGE
16.1 % SALES VOLUME
23
QRTLY CHANGE
-4.2%
LISTINGS FOR SALE
97
There were 11 preliminary unit sales in the South East sub-region for the December 2017 quarter, compared to 24 recorded in the September 2017 quarter and 29 for the December 2016 quarter. Once all sales have settled, reiwa.com data indicates sales volumes will lift to 23 sales. This would represent a 4.1 per cent decrease in activity levels on a quarterly basis and 20.7 per cent annually. As was similarly observed in the housing market in this sub-region, unit sales are well below the 10 year average of 41 and based on latest reiwa.com figures, unit sales activity in the December quarter are 43.9 per cent lower than the 10 year average. First home buyers are active in the South East sub-region, with 90.9 per cent of multi-residential sales in the area occuring in the $150,000-360,000 price range, with the remaining sales occurring between $360,000-500,000. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
SOUTH EAST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL MARKET 70
$400,000
76
60
$350,000
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
40
$150,000
20
$100,000
10 Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
200
$210,000
LAND SALES
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10 Year Average Sales
LAND MEDIAN
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
0
Q1 2016
100
-10.6 %
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Q3 2014
$220,000
300
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
22
Q2 2014
400
Q4 2015
43.4%
$230,000
500
Q3 2015
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$240,000
600
Q2 2015
96
700
Q1 2015
AVE SELLING DAYS
$250,000
800
Q4 2014
554
$260,000
900
Q3 2014
LISTINGS FOR SALE
1,000
Q2 2014
-43.7%
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
SOUTH EAST SUB-REGION VACANT LAND MARKET
Q4 2014
QRTLY CHANGE
Q4 2013
143
Q3 2013
SALES VOLUME
Lots under 320 square metres attract a price of $797 per square metre in the South East subregion, whilst the more common lots (between 320 square metres and 499 square metres) cost $710 per square metre.
Q2 2013
8.7%
MULTI-RES MEDIAN
The 10-year average price for land in the sub-region is $231,446, which is 14.5 per cent below the preliminary December 2017 quarter median land price of $265,000.
Q1 2013
QRTLY CHANGE
10 Year Average Sales
$0
Land sales represent 13.6 per cent of the total transactions in the sub-region, with preliminary Landgate data showing there were 72 sales during the December 2017 quarter, which is 71.7 per cent lower than the September 2017 quarter. Land sales are expected to lift to around 143 as further transactions settle. This would result in a 43.7 per cent decline in activity once further settlements are accounted for.
Q4 2012
$250k
Q1 2014
MULTI-RES SALES
LAND
MEDIAN PRICE
Q4 2013
$50,000
0
Q3 2013
-9.6 %
30
Q1 2013
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
$250,000 $200,000
Q2 2013
47.8 %
$300,000
50
Q4 2012
AVE SELLING DAYS
$200,000
PERTH SOUTH EAST SUB-REGION SUBURB SPOTLIGHT
Explore Byford Sales activity in Byford increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 32 house transactions have settled so far for the quarter at a median house price of $425,000. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will increase to 38 with a median price of approximately $417,500. This would represent an increase of five per cent to Byford’s median house price in the December 2017 quarter and an 18.8 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area increased by 19.6 per cent during the December 2017 quarter and are 31 per cent higher than the same time last year. The average time to sell a house increased by five days to 86 days. REIWA members reported 90 total properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, an increase of 13.9 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in Byford is $340 per week for the December 2017 quarter which is $5 higher than the September 2017 quarter. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
BYFORD HOUSING MARKET 90
$500,000
80
$450,000 $400,000
70
$350,000
60
$300,000
50
$250,000
40
$200,000
30
$150,000
HOUSE MEDIAN
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q1 2015
HOUSE SALES
Q2 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q1 2013
$50,000 Q2 2013
$100,000
10 Q4 2012
20
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
BYFORD RENTAL MARKET
$500
80
$450
70
$400
60
$350
50
$300
40
$250 $200
30
$150
20
$100
10
DWELLING LISTINGS FOR RENT
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q4 2012
$50
OVERALL MEDIAN RENT
Byford Q4 2017
Houses
Quarterly Change
Annual Change
Median Price
$417,500
5.0%
1.3%
Sales Volume
38
18.8%
-2.6%
Listings for Sale
110
19.6%
31.0%
Average Selling Days
86
+5
-2
Average Discount
-5.6%
2.1 % pts
-0.2 % pts
Median Weekly Rent
$340
$5
-$10
Properties Leased
90
13.9%
11.1%
Listings for Rent
34
-39.3%
-33.3%
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
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PERTH SOUTH WEST SUB-REGION OVERVIEW The population of Perth’s South West sub-region is growing at 1.2 per cent per annum with an estimated 419,626 persons residing in the area as at 30 June 2016. The region represents a medium densified area with approximately 676 people occupying a square kilometre. The South West sub-region recorded 13.8 per cent of total dwelling sales in the Perth Metro region for the December 2017 quarter. Landgate reports preliminary dwelling sales in the South West sub-region are 13.5 per cent lower than those experienced during the previous September 2017 quarter. reiwa.com data suggests dwelling sales during the December 2017 quarter will increase to 882 once all transactions settle, which would represent a six per cent increase in activity levels. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
Sales
Lower Quartile
Median
Upper Quartile
QRTLY change in QRTLY Median
House
658
$335,000
$415,000
$510,000
-3.7%
Multi-Res
98
$220,000
$312,500
$410,000
-10.7%
Land
119
$209,000
$264,000
$367,500
11.9%
HOUSES Preliminary house sales in the South West sub-region declined by 13.1 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter figure of 727. reiwa.com data indicates house sales in the South West sub-region will increase to 796 once all transactions settle, representing a 9.5 per cent increase in activity levels. MEDIAN PRICE
$421k QRTLY CHANGE
1.4 %
Activity in the South West sub-region remains dampened, with the 10-year average for house sales sitting at 1,028 which is, 22.6 per cent higher than the reiwa.com December 2017 quarter figures. Sale by price range analysis shows 73.6 per cent of house sales occur under $500,000 and the trade-up market ($500,000 to $725,000) represents 20.6 per cent of total sales. The South West sub-region has a healthy level of activity in the traditional first home buyer territory of under the $500,000 mark for houses.
SALES VOLUME
796
QRTLY CHANGE
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
SOUTH WEST SUB-REGION HOUSING MARKET
9.5
1,600
$480,000
LISTINGS FOR SALE
1,400
$470,000
%
1,636
AVE SELLING DAYS -
81
$440,000
800
$430,000
600
$420,000
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
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HOUSE SALES
10 Year Average Sales
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q1 2014
Q2 2014
-7.4%
Q4 2013
$380,000 Q3 2013
$390,000
0 Q2 2013
%
$400,000
200
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
24
$410,000
400
Q1 2013
60.3
$450,000
1,000
Q4 2012
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
$460,000
1,200
HOUSE MEDIAN
TOP 5 SUBURBS BY QUARTERLY CHANGE IN PRICE Year to December 2017
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
House Sales
Median Price
Highest Price
Yangebup
90
$436,500
$870,000
2.1%
Leda
36
$306,000
$405,000
2.0%
Bibra Lake
71
$543,500
$1,080,000
1.6%
Aubin Grove
76
$551,500
$800,000
1.2%
Coolbellup
61
$445,000
$610,000
0.2%
N.B. filtered for 30 or more sales per suburb.
REIWA.COM MARKET UPDATE
| December 2017 quarter
QRTLY Change in Annual Median
PERTH SOUTH WEST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL Multi-residential sales in the South West sub-region accounted for 8.2 per cent of total sales in the December 2017 quarter.
MEDIAN PRICE
$277.5k QRTLY CHANGE
-18.1%
There were 88 preliminary sales for the December 2017 quarter, compared to 105 recorded during the September 2017 quarter and 100 for the same time last year. This represents declines of 16.2 per cent on a quarterly basis and 12 per cent annually. Unit sales are currently 35.3 per cent below the 10 year average of 133. 94.3 per cent of multi-residential sales in the South West sub-region occur below $500,000, with the remaining occurring between $600,000-725,000.
SALES VOLUME
86
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
SOUTH WEST SUB-REGION MULTI-RESIDENTIAL MARKET
$450,000
250
QRTLY CHANGE
$400,000
-18.1%
200
LISTINGS FOR SALE
150
$200,000
100
$150,000 $100,000
50
$50,000
MULTI-RES SALES
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q1 2016
Q2 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2012
58.1%
Q2 2014
$0
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
Q4 2013
0 Q3 2013
99
$250,000
Q2 2013
AVE SELLING DAYS
$300,000
Q1 2013
347
$350,000
MULTI-RES MEDIAN
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
-11.3%
LAND Land sales represent 16.1 per cent of total transactions in the sub-region. The preliminary results indicate there were 111 land sales during the December 2017 quarter, which is 60.2 per cent lower than the September 2017 quarter. Once all transactions settle, land sales are expected to lift to 169, which would represent a 39.4 per cent decline in activity.
-13.6 %
LAND SALES
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
Q4 2017
$0 Q3 2017
0
Q2 2017
$50,000
Q1 2017
200
Q4 2016
$100,000
Q3 2016
$150,000
Q2 2016
AVE DISCOUNT OFFERED
600 400
Q1 2016
44.1%
$200,000
Q4 2015
% SELLERS DISCOUNTING
800
Q3 2015
94
$250,000
Q2 2015
AVE SELLING DAYS
1,000
Q1 2015
781
$300,000
Q4 2014
LISTINGS FOR SALE
1,200
Q3 2014
-39.4%
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
SOUTH WEST SUB-REGION VACANT LAND MARKET
Q2 2014
QRTLY CHANGE
Q1 2014
169
Q4 2013
SALES VOLUME
Lots under 320 square metres attract a price of $797 per square metre in the South West subregion, whilst the more common lots (between 320 square metres and 499 square metres) cost $674 per square metre.
Q3 2013
-10.4%
Q2 2013
QRTLY CHANGE
The latest reiwa.com median land price for the December 2017 quarter is $215,000, which is close to the 10-year average for the South West sub-region of $223,902. Prices in the South West sub-region’s land market have hovered between $220,000 and $240,000 throughout 2017.
Q1 2013
$215k
Q4 2012
MEDIAN PRICE
LAND MEDIAN
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PERTH SOUTH WEST SUB-REGION SUBURB SPOTLIGHT
Explore Parmelia Sales activity in Parmelia increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 16 house transactions have settled so far for the quarter at a median house price of $270,000. reiwa.com data suggests that once further transactions settle, total house sales will increase to 18 with a median price of approximately $269,500. This would represent an increase of 5.7 per cent in Parmelia’s median house price over the latest quarter and a 20 per cent increase in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area have decreased by 35.9 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter and are 26.5 per cent lower than the same time last year. The average time to sell a house decreased by 41 days to 78 days in the December 2017 quarter. REIWA members reported there were 30 properties (houses and units) leased in the December 2017 quarter, an increase of 7.1 per cent on the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in Parmelia for the December 2017 quarter is $265 per week, which is $5 higher than the September 2017 quarter. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
PARMELIA HOUSING MARKET
$350,000
50 45
$300,000
40 35
$250,000
30
$200,000
25 20
$150,000
15
$100,000
10
$50,000
HOUSE SALES
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q1 2016
Q2 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q1 2014
Q2 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013
Q4 2012
5
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
HOUSE MEDIAN
Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
PARMELIA RENTAL MARKET
$400
40
DWELLING LISTINGS FOR RENT
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Houses
Quarterly Change
Annual Change
Median Price
$269,500
5.7%
-11.6%
Sales Volume
18
20.0%
38.5%
Listings for Sale
25
-35.9%
-26.5%
Average Selling Days
78
-41
+25
Average Discount
-13.2%
-5.1 % pts
-6.3 % pts
Median Weekly Rent
$270
$10
-$10
Properties Leased
27
8.0%
-30.8%
Listings for Rent
23
53.3%
-30.3%
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Parmelia Q4 2017
N.B. above figures are based on latest reiwa.com data
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Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
$50 Q3 2014
$100
5 Q2 2014
$150
10
Q1 2014
$200
15
Q4 2013
$250
20
Q3 2013
25
Q2 2013
$300
Q1 2013
$350
30
Q4 2012
35
REIWA.COM MARKET UPDATE
| December 2017 quarter
REGIONAL WA EXPLORE THE KIMBERLEY
TOTAL SALES*
41
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
$410k
Sales activity in the Kimberley region declined during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 26 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $420,000. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will increase to 41 with a median price of approximately $410,000. This would represent an increase of 3.1 per cent in median house prices over the latest quarter, despite a 22.6 per cent fall in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area decreased by 24.3 per cent in the December 2017 quarter and are 11.4 per cent lower than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house increased by 28 days to 103 days. REIWA members reported 175 properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, five per cent less than the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the Kimberley region came in at $440 per week for the quarter which is $10 lower than the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
109
AVE SELLING DAYS+
103
EXPLORE THE PILBARA
TOTAL SALES*
190
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
$272.5k
Sales activity in the Pilbara region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 124 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $270,000. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will lift to 190 with a median price of approximately $272,500. This would represent an increase of 5.2 per cent to the Pilbara region’s median house price over the latest quarter and a 31 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area have decreased by 14.4 per cent during the December 2017 quarter and are 34.1 per cent lower than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house in the Pilbara decreased by 10 days to 55 days. REIWA members reported 455 properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, a decrease of nine per cent over the quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the Pilbara is $400 per week for the December 2017 quarter, which is $25 higher than the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
178
AVE SELLING DAYS+
55
EXPLORE THE GASCOYNE
TOTAL SALES*
17
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
$243.7k
Sales activity in the Gascoyne region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 14 house transactions have settled so far for the quarter at a median house price of $223,750. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will increase to 17 with a median price of approximately $243,750. This would represent a decline of 39.1 per cent to the Gascoyne region’s median house price in the December 2017 quarter, despite a 13.3 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area decreased by 23.4 per cent in the December 2017 quarter, but are 80.9 per cent higher than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house in the Gascoyne region decreased by 20 days to 129 days over the quarter. REIWA members reported there were 54 properties (houses and units) leased in the December quarter, an increase of 32 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the Gascoyne is $373 per week for the quarter, which is $13 higher than the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
85
AVE SELLING DAYS+
129
* Houses, units and land. + Houses only.
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REGIONAL WA EXPLORE THE MID WEST
TOTAL SALES*
167 $301k 500
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
Sales activity in the Mid West region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 96 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $292,500. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will increase to 167 with a median price of approximately $301,000. This would represent an increase of 12.5 per cent to the Mid West region’s median house price in the December 2017 quarter and a 46.5 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area increased by 2.5 per cent in the December 2017 quarter but are 10.7 per cent lower than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house increased by one day to 104 days. REIWA members reported there were 314 properties (houses and units) leased during the December quarter, which is an increase of 11 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $263 per week for the quarter which is $8 lower than the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
AVE SELLING DAYS+
104
EXPLORE THE WHEATBELT
TOTAL SALES*
114 $267.5k 678 99 MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
Sales activity in the Wheatbelt region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 98 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $235,000. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will lift to 114 with a median price of approximately $267,500. This would represent an increase of 40.8 per cent to the Wheatbelt region’s median house in the December 2017 quarter and a 6.5 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area decreased by 1.6 per cent during the December 2017 quarter and are 16.8 per cent lower than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house in the Wheatbelt decreased by 19 days to 99 days. REIWA members reported there were 126 properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, an increase of 15 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $280 per week for the quarter which is $15 lower than the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
AVE SELLING DAYS+
EXPLORE THE PEEL
TOTAL SALES*
362 $393.5k 1,128 91 MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
Sales activity in the Peel region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 262 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $375,250. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will lift to 362 with a median price of approximately $393,500. This would represent an increase of 6.9 per cent in median house prices in the December 2017 quarter and a 24.4 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area increased by 8.5 per cent during the December 2017 quarter but are 3.5 per cent lower than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house in the Peel region decreased by 15 days to 91 days. REIWA members reported there were 736 properties (houses and units) leased in the December 2017 quarter, a decrease of six per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $300 per week for the quarter which is unchanged from the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
AVE SELLING DAYS+
* Houses, units and land. + Houses only.
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REGIONAL WA EXPLORE THE SOUTH WEST
TOTAL SALES*
480
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
$420k
Sales activity in the South West region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 370 house transactions have settled so far for the quarter at a median house price of $400,000. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will lift to 480 with a median price of approximately $420,000. This would represent an increase of 7.7 per cent to the South West’s December 2017 quarter median house price and a 12.1 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area increased by 13.1 per cent during the December 2017 quarter and are 2.3 per cent higher than the same time last year. The average time to sell a house decreased by eight days to 93 days. REIWA members reported there were 731 total properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, a decrease of nine per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $350 per week for the quarter which is $10 higher than the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
1,881
AVE SELLING DAYS+
93
EXPLORE THE GREAT SOUTHERN
TOTAL SALES*
156
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
$390k
Sales activity in the Great Southern region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 107 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $375,000. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will lift to 156 with a median price of approximately $390,000. This would represent an increase of 18.2 per cent to the Great Southern region’s median house price and a 19.1 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area increased by 12.8 per cent during the December 2017 quarter and are 15.3 per cent higher than the same time last year. The average time to sell a house in the Great Southern region decreased by seven days to 89 days. REIWA members reported there were 235 properties (houses and units) leased in the December 2017 quarter, an increase of 14 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $340 per week for the quarter which is unchanged from the September 2017 quarter.
LISTINGS FOR SALE*
557
AVE SELLING DAYS+
89
EXPLORE THE GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE
TOTAL SALES*
118
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE
$299.5k LISTINGS FOR SALE*
Sales activity in the Goldfields-Esperance region increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 92 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $300,000. reiwa.com data suggests once further transactions settle, total house sales will lift to 118 with a median price of approximately $299,500. This would represent an increase of seven per cent to the GoldfieldsEsperance’s median house price in the December 2017 quarter and a 6.3 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area decreased by 13.8 per cent during the December 2017 quarter but are 2.8 per cent higher than the same time last year. The average time to sell a house decreased by 24 days to 108 days. REIWA members reported there were 279 properties (houses and units) leased in the December 2017 quarter, a decrease of 13 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $310 per week for the quarter which is $10 higher than the September 2017 quarter.
555
AVE SELLING DAYS+
108
* Houses, units and land. + Houses only.
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REGIONAL WA
Focus on Carnarvon
169
4,423
280
k
$
$
Median House Price
Median House Rent
2.4
$
$
Median weekly household income
Median monthly mortgage repayments
Population
1,242 1,500
Average people per household EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION
Clerical/Admin Technical Trades Labourers Managers Community Service Other POPULATION BY AGE GROUP Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%
POPULATION BY AGE, CARNARVON
85+ years
80-84 years
75-79 years
70-74 years
65-69 years
60-64 years
55-59 years
50-54 years
45-49 years
40-44 years
35-39 years
30-34 years
25-29 years
20-24 years
15-19 years
10-14 years
5-9 years
0-4 years
1.0% 0.0%
POPULATION BY AGE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
N.B. all property related statistcs are derived from reiwa.com and Landgate datasets. All other information is sourced from the 2016 Census of Population and Housing which provide a comprehensive picture of Australia’s people, how they live and where they reside.
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REGIONAL WA
42% 4.6% 1.5% Separate house dwellings
Flats and apartments
Duplexes and townhouses
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET Sales activity in the Carnarvon market increased during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 10 house transactions have settled so far at a median house price of $169,000. This represents a decline of 50.3 per cent to Carnarvon’s median house price in the December 2017 quarter, despite a 100 per cent rise in sales activity. House listings for sale in the area decreased by 30.9 per cent during the December 2017 quarter, but are significantly higher than the December 2016 quarter. The average time to sell a house in Carnarvon increased by 23 days to 163 days. REIWA members reported there were 25 properties (houses and units) leased over the quarter, an increase of four per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. The overall median weekly rent in the area came in at $250 per week for the quarter which is $45 lower than the September 2017 quarter. Source: Landgate/REIWA ©
CARNARVON HOUSING MARKET 1,600
$480,000
1,400
$470,000 $460,000
1,200
$450,000
1,000
$440,000
800
$430,000
600
$420,000 $410,000
400
$400,000
HOUSE SALES
10 YEAR AVERAGE SALES
Q4 2017
Q3 2017
Q1 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q3 2016
Q2 2016
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
Q3 2015
Q2 2015
Q1 2015
Q4 2014
Q3 2014
Q2 2014
Q1 2014
Q4 2013
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
$380,000 Q1 2013
$390,000
0 Q4 2012
200
HOUSE MEDIAN
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PERTH RENTAL REPORT OVERVIEW OVERALL GROSS YIELD
3.70
%
QRTLY VACANCY RATE
5.5%
OVERALL MEDIAN RENT
$350
QRTLY LEASING ACTIVITY
13,576
(-1.5% QRTLY CHANGE) LISTINGS FOR RENT
8,912
(0.0% QRTLY CHANGE)
Overall median weekly rents across the Perth Metro region have experienced declining trends since mid-2013. More recently, the market has begun to stabilise with the median weekly rent remaining unchanged at $350 per week for three consecutive quarters. Population trends have a significant impact on the rental market, as it is often the first port of call for overseas and interstate migrants looking for a place to call home. After experiencing slowing growth rates since 2013, latest data indicates population growth may have reached its floor, providing much needed support to the local rental market. Despite overall median rents coming in $10 per week lower in comparison to the same time in 2016, rents have remained steady over the last two quarters. The Perth Metro region’s overall median rent comes in at $350 per week for the December 2017 quarter. Listings for rent have trended lower since the June 2016 quarter, which indicates a welcome readjustment from the oversupply of rental properties observed previously. As at December 2017, there were 8,912 properties listed for rent on reiwa.com, down 8.4 per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter. REIWA members reported leasing activity was more subdued during the December 2017 quarter. A total of 13,576 dwellings were leased over the quarter, down 1.5 per cent from the September 2017 quarter which had seen activity expand by almost five per cent. In terms of yields, average house yields are currently at 3.5 per cent whilst unit yields are higher, at 4.1 per cent. In comparison to the deposit savings rate, which is currently at 1.5 per cent, property continues to offer a more attractive return on investment. OVERALL RENTS & VACANCY RATE
Source: reiwa.com/Member Surveys
$470
8.0%
$450
7.0% 6.0%
$430
5.0%
5.5%
$410
4.0%
$390
3.0%
$370
$350
2.0%
$350
Overall Median Rents ($)
0.0%
Q4 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q2 2016
Q4 2015
Q2 2015
Q4 2014
Q2 2014
Q4 2013
Q2 2013
1.0% Q4 2012
$330
Vacancy Rate (%)
RENTAL LISTINGS AND AVERAGE LEASING DAYS
Source: reiwa.com
Rental Listings (LHS)
0
Q4 2017
0
Q2 2017
10 Q4 2016
20
2,000 Q2 2016
4,000
Q4 2015
30
Q2 2015
40
6,000
Q4 2014
8,000
Q2 2014
50
Q4 2013
10,000
Q2 2013
60
Q4 2012
12,000
Average Leasing Days (RHS)
RENTAL YIELDS VERSUS DEPOSIT SAVINGS RATES
Source: RBA Cat No F4/reiwa.com
5.0% 4.5% 4.0% 3.5%
3.7%
3.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5%
Overall Rental Yield
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Online Standard Deposit Savings Rate
Q4 2017
Q2 2017
Q4 2016
Q2 2016
Q4 2015
Q2 2015
Q4 2014
Q2 2014
Q4 2013
Q2 2013
Q4 2012
0.0%
1.5%
PERTH RENTAL REPORT HOUSE RENTS Median house rents have remained unchanged at $350 per week during the December 2017 quarter. In comparison to the same time in 2016, house rents are $30 per week cheaper. The more attractive house rents have provided support to house leasing activity which remained steady over the quarter. A total of 8,533 houses were leased by REIWA members during the December 2017 quarter. MEDIAN HOUSE RENT
$350
TOTAL LISTINGS FOR RENT *
5,349 QRTLY LEASING ACTIVITY
On average, it takes 48 days to lease a house in the Perth Metro region, down by five days from the September 2017 quarter. As at December 2017, there were a total of 8,912 houses listed for rent, representing approximately 60 per cent of all rental listings. Source: reiwa.com
HOUSE RENTS - DECEMBER 2017 QUARTER
8,533 AVE DAYS TO LEASE *
48 days
1-2 Beds
3 Beds
4 Beds
5+ Beds
Total
Upper Quartile
$350
$385
$475
$700
$430
Median Rent
$280
$330
$400
$515
$350
Lower Quartile
$250
$290
$350
$430
$300
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL RENTS Rents in the unit market declined marginally during the December 2017 quarter by $3 to record $320 per week. In comparison to the December 2016 quarter, unit rents are down by $20 per week.
MEDIAN UNIT RENT
$320
TOTAL LISTINGS FOR RENT+
3,563 QRTLY LEASING ACTIVITY
5,043 51 days
Leasing activity for units lost momentum over the quarter, with activity down 3.6 per cent from the September 2017 quarter. In comparison to the December 2016 quarter, activity is lower by 2.9 per cent. On average, it takes 51 days to lease a unit in the Perth Metro region, down by four days from the September 2017 quarter. Unit listings have decreased during the December 2017 quarter, down by seven per cent compared to the September 2017 quarter to record 3,563 listings. In comparison to the December 2016 quarter, listings are down by 10.7 per cent. Source: reiwa.com
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL RENTS - DECEMBER 2017 QUARTER
AVE DAYS TO LEASE+
1 Beds
2 Beds
4 Beds
5+ Beds
Total
Upper Quartile
$330
$400
$550
$538
$395
Median Rent
$270
$308
$415
$453
$320
Lower Quartile
$215
$250
$350
$270
$260
* Houses only. + Units only.
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PERTH RENTAL REPORT
NORTH WEST
Source: reiwa.com (QRTLY/Annual Change)
LEASED
MEDIAN RENT
LISTINGS
(+0.9%/-0.6%)
(+0.0%/-5.4%)
(-19.2%/-22.4%)
1,927
$350
1,066 NORTH EAST LEASED
MEDIAN RENT
LISTINGS
(-1.9%/+3.3%)
(0.0%/-2.9%)
(-10.1%/-6.5%)
1,005 $340 739 NW Outer
CENTRAL
NE Outer
LEASED
7,539
Central
(-0.5%/-3.6%)
Perth
MEDIAN RENT
$350 (-2.8%/-5.4%) LISTINGS
5,072 (-4.9%/-11.2%)
SW Outer
SE Outer SOUTH EAST LEASED
1,144 (-9.9%/-10.3%) MEDIAN RENT
$320
SOUTH WEST
(+3.2%/-3.0%)
LEASED
MEDIAN RENT
LISTINGS
1,961 $320 1,239
LISTINGS
(-1.8%/-3.4%)
(-1.5%/-5.9%)
(-9.4%/-22.1%)
(-10.4%/-9.6%)
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