Revealed: Top 10 most searched suburbs in Perth in 2022

REIWA chief executive Cath Hart noted that the suburb’s main selling point is its proximity to the beach and the city and its accessible public transport.

“Wembley understandably attracts a lot of attention — it’s a great community and has some very attractive homes,” she said.

Situated in the catchment area for notable educational institutions, namely Bob Hawke and Shenton colleges, Ms Hart said that Wembley is particularly appealing to young households.

She also cited the suburb’s proximity to the freeway for access to hospitals north and south makes it an area of interest for medical professionals. 

Additionally, the suburb served as an “entry point” for first home buyers and investors, given its reasonably priced apartments.

“Demand has seen prices increase in the past two years, and this has had a ripple effect as people gravitate towards neighbouring suburbs that are more affordable,” Ms Hart said.

Other suburbs that are most sought after by buyers are Scarborough (34,602), Subiaco (33,009), Mount Lawley (31,836), Duncraig (30,688), Wembley Downs (30,063), Como (29,828), Karrinyup (28,843), Floreat (28,646), and Hillarys (28,373). 

The institute noted that the list was dominated by lifestyle locations. “Scarborough came in second place, and it offers coastal living with attractions like the Sunset Markets, beachfront pool and foreshore,” Ms Hart said. 

The executive highlighted that suburbs like Subiaco and Mount Lawley were also known for offering great inner-city lifestyles. 

While Ms Hart acknowledged that the searches may not always translate into sales in the suburbs that made the top 10 searched list, it highlighted the features that buyers find appealing, such as proximity to schools, the beach or river, entertainment and dining precincts, and transport. 

“People may not go through with a purchase in those suburbs for various reasons, including affordability or availability of properties, but their initial search often leads them to neighbouring areas where they can still enjoy those lifestyle benefits,” Ms Hart concluded.