Perth Property Market Rental Trends December 2025
As a landlord or property investor in Perth, understanding the rental market dynamics is a fundamental part of data-driven decisions for maximising your return on investment.
In our monthly Perth property market rental review for December 2025 and early January 2026, we cover the key insights and trends that define the market.
Number of Perth Property Market Listings and Rentals
With 503 properties leased for the period (based on the Reiwa report), supply had risen on a weekly basis, but was down 4.9% for the same period in the previous year.
There are currently 2,178 properties available for rent, which is 24.1 per cent up on the week prior primarily due to the recent Christmas and New Year period.
Last week’s rental listings figure is 1 per cent lower than four weeks ago and 4.9 per cent lower than a year ago.
Median Prices in the Perth Rental Market
In a market as dynamic as Perth’s, median price updates are your best tool for revenue optimisation. They provide the clarity needed to adjust your pricing precisely, protecting you from undercharging while keeping your investment attractive to the market.
When it comes to house rentals int this recent period, the median rent was $700 per week.
As for unit rentals, the median rent was $670 per week.
The top performing rental suburbs for this period consisted of Baldivis (15), Eglington (10), East Perth (9), Como (8) and Rivervale (8).
Perth Rental Market: Key Takeaways
The Perth rental sector opened 2026 with a predictable yet aggressive seasonal reset.
According to the REIWA data, we witnessed an increase in listing volumes to commence the new calendar year.
While a gross increase in available stock might suggest a softening market, the underlying data tells a different story: the velocity of leasing remains exceptionally high.
The fact that new listings were leased quickly indicates that latent demand continues to outpace supply.
Conclusion
In summary, Perth’s property market continues to demonstrate stability, underpinned by steady rental demand.
This stable market environment presents an ideal opportunity for property owners to conduct a thorough review of their portfolio’s performance, assess current rental rates, and identify areas where returns can be optimised.
For the astute Perth property investor, this period of consistency is not a signal to coast, but an opportunity to optimise.
