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Our team delivers expert Perth property management across Scarborough’s energetic coastal precinct. Celebrated for its surf-ready beaches, sunset foreshore, lively dining and entertainment, and a mix of contemporary apartments and classic homes, Scarborough appeals to tenants and investors seeking an active beachside lifestyle with strong long-term growth potential.
Suburb Snapshot
Scarborough is a lively coastal suburb about 12 km northwest of Perth’s CBD, known for its expansive foreshore, sunset views, and year-round precinct events. A vibrant dining and entertainment scene, plus easy city access, attracts residents seeking an active coastal lifestyle.
Investment Insights
Sustained buyer and renter demand, fast sale times, and lifestyle-led amenity underpin Scarborough’s long-term appeal. The area offers a balanced proposition for investors focused on both rental performance and capital growth.
Property Market Overview
- Median Property Prices: Scarborough’s housing market recorded a median price around $1,3 million up by 13.7%, with units at around $735,000, a 17.6% increase on last year.
- Rental Market: Rental demand remains strong, with houses leasing for a median $950 (up by 18.8%) and $690 for units (up by 9.5%).
- Market Activity: In the 12 months to July 2025, 198 houses and 311 units were sold, with median days on market of 23 days for houses and 20 days for units. Leasing activity was even more active, with 228 houses and 645 units rented, both averaging just under 17 days on market, which highlights the suburb’s strong and consistent appeal to tenants.
Data: realestate.com.au, last 12 months.
Demographics & Lifestyle
Scarborough is home to 17,605 residents (Census 2021) with a median age of 36. A younger mix of owner-occupiers and renters underpins steady demand, while the beach precinct anchors daily life with cafés, restaurants, retail, and recreation. The suburb blends an outdoors-oriented lifestyle with a friendly coastal-village feel, attracting both young professionals and established families.
Local Amenities
The Scarborough foreshore precinct delivers dining, shopping, markets, and community events, while local parks and reserves provide abundant green space and sports facilities. Abbett Park is a key hub for football, squash, lawn bowls, tennis, and cricket, supporting the suburb’s active way of life.
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