The WA regional property markets still attracting investors
Despite the Federal Budget's tax changes, investors continue to target Western Australia's regional markets for high rental yields, positive gearing and affordable property.
Esperance (pictured) abounds in natural beauty but is not as attractive to investors as some of the other regional markets. (Image source: LIGHTITUP/Shutterstock.com)
While investor purchasing activity in Perth declined following the taxation changes announced in the Federal Budget
, the response varied in Western Australia’s regional centres. Some have seen a decrease in activity, while it continues to be strong in others.Looking at price growth, Kalgoorlie
-Boulder was the top performing regional centre in the June 2026 quarter. Its median house sale price rose 9.4 per cent to $484,500. Its median rent price …
