Western Suburb Market Wrap
The Western Suburbs property market continues to show high demand, low stock, and fast-moving sales, particularly in prestige areas.
Key Observations - September 2025
Fast sales: Dalkeith (7 days), Nedlands (15 days), and Cottesloe (18 days) demonstrate how quickly quality homes are moving.
Strong demand at the top end: Prestige suburbs like Dalkeith, Cottesloe, and Peppermint Grove remain highly sought after.
Balanced activity in mid-tier suburbs: Mosman Park and Claremont show steady turnover, reflecting consistent buyer interest.
Market commentary from Luca, our Western Suburbs expert
“Competition is fierce for quality homes, particularly in prestige suburbs. Buyers need to act fast and be well-prepared.”
Western Suburb Insights
The Western Suburbs property market continues to show strong demand, particularly in prestige areas, with homes selling quickly and competition remaining high. Here’s a suburb-by-suburb snapshot from September 2025:
Mosman Park
- Median house price: $4,060,000
- Days on market: 19 days
- 1-year sales growth: -26.1%
- Insight: Ultra-premium market. The annual growth drop reflects low sales volumes rather than weaker demand. Serious buyers continue to pursue limited opportunities.
Peppermint Grove
- Median house price: $4,060,000
- Days on market: 19 days
- 1-year sales growth: -26.1%
- Insight: Ultra-premium market. The annual growth drop reflects low sales volumes rather than weaker demand. Serious buyers continue to pursue limited opportunities.
Cottesloe
- Median house price: $3,100,000
- Days on market: 18 days
- Insight: Fast-moving prestige market. Values remain resilient despite softer yearly trends, and homes continue to sell quickly.
Claremont
- Median house price: $2,237,500
- Days on market: 20 days
- Insight: Family-focused suburb showing steady activity. Properties generally trade within weeks, highlighting consistent buyer interest.
Dalkeith
- Median house price: $3,300,000
- Days on market: 7 days
- Insight: Prestige suburb standout. Scarcity and strong demand drive extremely fast sales. Buyers must act quickly to secure quality homes.
Nedlands
- Median house price: $2,360,000
- Days on market: 15 days
- Insight: Stable riverside suburb with rapid turnover. Strong buyer competition keeps properties moving quickly.
Winning Strategies in a Competitive Market
In today’s competitive property market, the most successful buyers are those who act decisively and without hesitation. When the right property becomes available, waiting too long to make an offer can often mean missing out to another prepared buyer. This is particularly true in prestige suburbs, where quality homes are snapped up within days of hitting the market.
Being market-ready is just as important as speed. Buyers should have finance pre-approvals in place and be prepared to meet or even exceed current market prices when the property demonstrates strong long-term potential. At the same time, building trusted relationships with local real estate agents is an invaluable strategy. These connections often provide early access to off-market opportunities or private listings before they reach the wider public.
Buyers who combine preparedness, confidence, and strong industry relationships are the ones best positioned to secure their ideal home in a highly competitive environment.
“Buyers who are prepared and connected are best positioned to secure their ideal home in a competitive market.”
Summary
The prestige Western Suburbs market continues to attract strong buyer demand, with limited stock driving fast sales across all price points. While annual growth has moderated from the peaks of 2024, the underlying fundamentals remain exceptionally strong. Prestige locations such as Dalkeith, Cottesloe, and Peppermint Grove continue to see fierce competition for scarce listings, while family-focused areas like Claremont and Mosman Park maintain steady turnover. Buyers who are well-prepared, connected, and decisive are best positioned to succeed in this competitive environment.
Luca Albano
Western Suburb Area Specialist
Contact Boston below:
Email: Luca@vervebuyersagency.com
Phone: 0450 562 524
