How to research a suburb and find one that suits you

The location of your new home is often one of the first and most significant decisions you'll make when buying a property, as it will shape your lifestyle once you've unpacked and settled in.

Everyone you speak to will have a different opinion on where to live and what's appealing in a suburb, but it's important you research areas of interest for yourself so you make a decision that's right for you and your family.

We've listed some tools to help you research a suburb to find your perfect match.

Get a suburb overview

If you're looking for some quick facts about a specific suburb, reiwa.com suburb profiles can help you out. Our suburb profiles shine the spotlight on every postcode in Western Australia so you can discover all you need to know about an area, including:

• An overview of the suburb lifestyle.
• Key facts, such as distance to the Perth CBD, nearby schools, closest shops and major transport links.
• Median house, unit and land price, as well as annual price growth.
• Census summary information, including population, total households and weekly rent.

Find the points of interest

Taking a drive or a walk around the neighbourhood you are interested in can give you an idea of the lifestyle on offer. The reiwa.com interactive maps allow you to virtually tour a suburb, without leaving your comfy couch, and pinpoint the services available in the area, such as:

• Shopping precincts
• Schools and universities
• Local cafes and restaurants
• Nearest emergency services

The interactive maps also allow you to compare the median sale price, time on market and areas of growth between bordering suburbs.

Speak to a local source

To complement your own research, it's a good idea to speak to a local, whether it be a friend living in the suburb you are interested in or a local real estate agent.

A local agent in particular, can advise you on how the market is faring in the area and what to expect in the future, as well as give you an insight into the neighbourhood.

If you're thinking about moving, find properties for sale on reiwa.com.