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FairSquare's model rates Mount Lawley, Western Australia 7.1 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026.
Mount Lawley presents a strong investment opportunity as an established inner-city suburb located just 5 kilometres from Perth's Central Business District, driven by consistently high tenant demand. Critically low supply and an exceptionally tight 0.6% vacancy rate are driving robust rental performance, with properties achieving an average of $1002 weekly, and substantial capital appreciation reflected in 11.5% price growth over the last twelve months. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +11.5% puts it ahead of the broader Western Australia median. Constrained supply means downward price pressure is structurally limited.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Mount Lawley, Western Australia 7.1 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026. Mount Lawley presents a strong investment opportunity as an established inner-city suburb located just 5 kilometres from Perth's Central Business District, driven by consistently high tenant demand. Critically low supply and an exceptionally tight 0.6% vacancy rate are driving robust rental performance, with properties achieving an average of $1002 weekly, and substantial capital appreciation reflected in 11.5% price growth over the last twelve months.
The median house price in Mount Lawley, WA is $1.51M. Weekly rent of $1002 against a 3.4% gross yield underpins this figure.
Mount Lawley has a gross rental yield of 3.4%, with a median weekly rent of $1002. 12-month price growth is tracking at +11.5%.
Based on its market signals, Mount Lawley aligns with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold, Long Hold.