Perth Rental Market Tightens as Sales Listings Rise
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What happened
Boutique Realty Perth reported that Perth's rental and sales markets are moving in opposite directions, interpreting August 2026 figures from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia. Rental vacancy in Perth fell to 1.9 per cent in August 2026, while active listings for sale increased by 146.1 per cent year-on-year. Median weekly rents for houses reached $750, up 7.1 per cent from a year earlier.
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Why it matters
The market shift suggests that landlords and investors in Perth should base decisions on rental evidence rather than sales headlines. The tightening rental market, coupled with rising median rents, indicates strong demand for rental properties in Western Australia.
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Who's involved
- PerthThe primary market location experiencing the rental and sales trends.
- Western AustraliaThe state where the property market trends are occurring.
- MandurahA city included in the property management scope of the agency.
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The entities involved
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Perth
capital city of Western Australia, Australia
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Western Australia
state of Australia