All 22 neighborhoods in Perth ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalkeith | $1,875/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 2 | Cottesloe | $1,830/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 3 | CBD | $1,770/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 4 | Subiaco | $1,725/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 5 | Applecross | $1,725/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 6 | Claremont | $1,680/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 7 | Nedlands | $1,650/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 8 | South Perth | $1,650/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 9 | Leederville | $1,620/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 10 | Fremantle | $1,575/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 11 | Mount Lawley | $1,530/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 12 | Victoria Park | $1,500/mo | 1.00x | Avg |
| 13 | Northbridge | $1,425/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 14 | Karrinyup | $1,380/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 15 | Scarborough | $1,350/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 16 | Morley | $1,275/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 17 | Innaloo | $1,275/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 18 | Joondalup | $1,230/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 19 | Cannington | $1,200/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 20 | Rockingham | $1,170/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 21 | Armadale | $1,080/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 22 | Midland | $1,080/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Dalkeith is approximately 25% more expensive than the Perth average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,875/mo vs $1,500/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 22 neighborhoods in Perth, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.