Perth units outpacing houses, but which property types are delivering the best returns
Units delivered stronger price growth, higher yields and faster leasing than houses in 2025, with villas and home units emerging as standout performers for investors.
All unit types are being rented out quickly in Perth. (Image source: Adwo/Shutterstock.com)
While houses traditionally deliver better capital growth for investors, the tables turned in 2025.
The median unit sale price rose 20.0 per cent to $600,000 over the year to 22 January 2026, while the median house price rose 13.3 per cent to $850,000.
This was generally driven by affordability, or a lack thereof.
With houses becoming less affordable
, more buyers looked to the unit market. This increased competition for these types of propertie…
