Many Perth Residents Moving to Mandurah
Announcement posted by Natures Walk 30 May 2013
Provider of house and land packages in Mandurah, reveal why Mandurah is one of the Perth market's hottest destinations.
Mandurah, WA, May 30, 2013 - 4Land Property Group offers house and land packages in the Perth area. One of their biggest successes has been Natures Walk Estate, located in the Mandurah suburb of Erskine. Natures Walk Estate is close to natural bushland and the Mandurah Estuary yet is only a 10 minute drive to the heart of Mandurah and the beach.
Natures Walk has been extremely popular with downsizers and retirees, who seek a more relaxed lifestyle, but still want easy access to the all amenities and conveniences that city life can offer. Mandurah is seen by many as a perfect option with its plethora of local beaches, cafes and shopping precincts.
Mandurah is located in the Peel Region, approximately 70 km south of Perth.
In 1990, Mandurah had a population of 12,700. According to the 2011 Census, 83,600 people currently live in the Mandurah area. Mandurah has grown from a small fishing, holiday, and retirement town to what has been called the “fastest growing regional city in Western Australia.”
Mandurah offers rail links and improved road links to Perth's CBD. While Mandurah offers a great lifestyle on the coast, home prices in the area are still fairly low, compared to many Perth suburbs so close to the ocean. Besides retirees, Mandurah has also become popular with FIFO mining employees, and is still, despite its growth, a prominent sea change destination for many city residents.
Mandurah remains a popular destination for “day-trippers.” It is said to seamlessly blend semi-rural coastal living with inner-city living and is nestled between the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the Serpentine River, and the Indian Ocean.
Mandurah is home to many special events and festivals. The famous Mandurah Crab Festival is held every March and the Stretch Arts and Community Festival takes place in May. In October, boaters from across Australia flock to the Mandurah Boat Show.
Currently, there are five major shopping areas in Mandurah, including Centro Mandurah, the Bridge Quarter, and the Dolphin Bay/Mandurah Ocean Marina.
One of the main reasons that Mandurah is home to many mining workers is that the Boddington Gold Mine is only an hour away, while mines in Wagerup and Pinjarra are less than two hours away.
Despite the influx of new residents over recent years, Mandurah property prices have remained comparatively low. Though the median price peaked in 2006 at $440,000, the current median is $355,000, or $85,000 below the peak value in 2006. Vacancy rates are approximately 1%, creating a high demand for property in the area.
According to Dave Gillon, Sales Manager for 4Land Property Group, Mandurah is still a great bargain, but current prices won't stay low for much longer: “Mandurah’s population is growing fast, which is creating a lot of demand for property. When you combine a low vacancy rate, comparatively low prices and a growing population, the prices will undoubtedly increase eventually.”
Gillon concluded, “Nothing is ever guaranteed, but I could easily see housing prices rising significantly in the next two years,co certainly now is the time to buy.”
Natures Walk Estate offers house and land packages in Erskine, Mandurah. For more information, call 0412 597 733, or visit http://www.natureswalk.com.au/.
Natures Walk has been extremely popular with downsizers and retirees, who seek a more relaxed lifestyle, but still want easy access to the all amenities and conveniences that city life can offer. Mandurah is seen by many as a perfect option with its plethora of local beaches, cafes and shopping precincts.
Mandurah is located in the Peel Region, approximately 70 km south of Perth.
In 1990, Mandurah had a population of 12,700. According to the 2011 Census, 83,600 people currently live in the Mandurah area. Mandurah has grown from a small fishing, holiday, and retirement town to what has been called the “fastest growing regional city in Western Australia.”
Mandurah offers rail links and improved road links to Perth's CBD. While Mandurah offers a great lifestyle on the coast, home prices in the area are still fairly low, compared to many Perth suburbs so close to the ocean. Besides retirees, Mandurah has also become popular with FIFO mining employees, and is still, despite its growth, a prominent sea change destination for many city residents.
Mandurah remains a popular destination for “day-trippers.” It is said to seamlessly blend semi-rural coastal living with inner-city living and is nestled between the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the Serpentine River, and the Indian Ocean.
Mandurah is home to many special events and festivals. The famous Mandurah Crab Festival is held every March and the Stretch Arts and Community Festival takes place in May. In October, boaters from across Australia flock to the Mandurah Boat Show.
Currently, there are five major shopping areas in Mandurah, including Centro Mandurah, the Bridge Quarter, and the Dolphin Bay/Mandurah Ocean Marina.
One of the main reasons that Mandurah is home to many mining workers is that the Boddington Gold Mine is only an hour away, while mines in Wagerup and Pinjarra are less than two hours away.
Despite the influx of new residents over recent years, Mandurah property prices have remained comparatively low. Though the median price peaked in 2006 at $440,000, the current median is $355,000, or $85,000 below the peak value in 2006. Vacancy rates are approximately 1%, creating a high demand for property in the area.
According to Dave Gillon, Sales Manager for 4Land Property Group, Mandurah is still a great bargain, but current prices won't stay low for much longer: “Mandurah’s population is growing fast, which is creating a lot of demand for property. When you combine a low vacancy rate, comparatively low prices and a growing population, the prices will undoubtedly increase eventually.”
Gillon concluded, “Nothing is ever guaranteed, but I could easily see housing prices rising significantly in the next two years,co certainly now is the time to buy.”
Natures Walk Estate offers house and land packages in Erskine, Mandurah. For more information, call 0412 597 733, or visit http://www.natureswalk.com.au/.