EP. 20 | Is Perth Still Australia’s Best Property Market in 2026?

Is Perth Still Australia’s Best Property Market in 2026? --- Perth has been one of Australia’s strongest property markets, but the big question now is simple. Is the Perth property boom still creating opportunities, or are some areas already becoming too expensive? In Episode 20 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Julius Dabre discuss the Perth property market, its past corrections, recent growth and what investors should understand before buying in 2026. The conversation covers Perth real estate trends, rising house prices, strong rental demand, infrastructure growth and why investors cannot treat Perth as one single market anymore. In this episode we discuss • Perth property market 2026 and what is driving demand • Perth’s past property correction and what investors can learn from it • Why Perth house prices grew strongly after COVID • Perth housing market predictions and future growth potential • Why suburb selection matters more than ever • Perth rental market and how rising prices affect yields • New home and land packages vs established properties • Why some new builds may carry higher risk • Western Australia property investment opportunities • Perth property market forecast 2026 • How Perth compares with the broader Australian property market • What investors should check before buying in Perth Perth remains attractive for many investors because it still offers a mix of affordability, rental yield and long-term growth potential compared with several other Australian capital cities. However, Parag and Julius explain why the market is becoming more selective. Some suburbs are still supported by strong demand, low supply and infrastructure growth, while others may already be facing pricing pressure and weaker rental returns. This episode is especially useful for investors researching Perth property investment, Perth real estate market trends, house prices Australia, the Australian housing market or Western Australia property opportunities in 2026. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Introduction 03:03 | Perth’s 40% Property Crash: What Actually Happened? 05:57 | Why Perth Property Prices Boomed After COVID 08:35 | Why Perth Shouldn't Be Treated as One Market 14:30 | You Can’t Just Buy “Wherever in Perth” Anymore 20:03 | When Rising Prices Start Hurting Rental Yields 27:14 | New vs Existing: Paying $150k More for Less Land 35:35 | The Only Australian Capital City Still Offering This Opportunity