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Most Affordable in Western Australia

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

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Most Affordable — Western Australia

1 Newman $62,000
2 Port Hedland $118,400
3 Carnarvon $118,400
4 Geraldton $124,000
5 Esperance $132,400
6 South Hedland $135,200
7 Collie $140,800
8 Northam $140,800
9 Mandurah $152,000
10 Kwinana $152,000
11 Armadale $152,000
12 Mandurah city centre $152,000
13 Carey Park $152,000
14 Karratha $157,800
15 Parmelia $157,800
16 Gosnells $163,400
17 Wembley $163,400
18 Kelmscott $163,400
19 Mirrabooka $163,400
20 Girrawheen $165,000
21 Greenfields $166,200
22 Midland $166,200
23 Kalgoorlie $169,000
24 Rockingham $169,000
25 Broome $169,000
26 Rockingham city centre $169,000
27 Maylands $169,000
28 Maddington $169,000
29 Mosman Park $169,000
30 South Bunbury $169,000
31 Cooloongup $169,000
32 Kenwick $169,000
33 Langford $169,000
34 Coolbellup $169,000
35 Balga $174,600
36 Safety Bay $174,600
37 Dudley Park $174,600
38 Inglewood $174,600
39 Busselton $180,200
40 Waikiki $180,200
41 Hamilton Hill $180,200
42 Warnbro $180,200
43 Beechboro $180,200
44 Bentley $180,200
45 Swan View $180,200
46 Tuart Hill $180,200
47 Albany $183,000
48 Yokine $183,000
49 Bunbury $186,000
50 Thornlie $186,000
51 Bassendean $186,000
52 Seville Grove $186,000
53 Westminster $186,000
54 Merriwa $186,000
55 Dianella $191,600
56 Butler $191,600
57 Nollamara $191,600
58 Balcatta $191,600
59 Yanchep $191,600
60 Eaton $191,600
61 West Busselton $191,600
62 Cloverdale $191,600
63 Beckenham $191,600
64 Carlisle $191,600
65 Victoria Park $194,400
66 Ellenbrook $197,200
67 Ballajura $197,200
68 Australind $197,200
69 Como $197,200
70 Halls Head $197,200
71 Bayswater $197,200
72 Clarkson $197,200
73 Port Kennedy $197,200
74 Forrestfield $197,200
75 Wanneroo $197,200
76 Mount Lawley $197,200
77 Rivervale $197,200
78 Marangaroo $197,200
79 Spearwood $197,200
80 East Victoria Park $197,200
81 Wellard $197,200
82 Dalyellup $197,200
83 Huntingdale $197,200
84 Lesmurdie $197,200
85 Meadow Springs $197,200
86 Noranda $197,200
87 Yangebup $197,200
88 Belmont $197,200
89 Kewdale $197,200
90 Palmyra $197,200
91 Queens Park $197,200
92 Roleystone $197,200
93 Wilson $197,200
94 Bertram $197,200
95 Cannington $197,200
96 Parkwood $197,200
97 South Lake $197,200
98 Dawesville $197,200
99 East Cannington $197,200
100 Bullsbrook $197,200

The most affordable housing markets in Western Australia offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Newman has a median home value of just $62,000.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Newman, the median home costs just $62,000 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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