Suburb Guide

City Beach

Perth's premier prestige coastal address. Ocean proximity, large lots and an enduring reputation as one of Western Australia's most sought-after places to live.

About the Suburb

Where coastal living meets prestige real estate

City Beach sits just eight kilometres from Perth's CBD, occupying a stretch of coastline that draws buyers for one simple reason: there is nowhere quite like it in Western Australia.

Large residential blocks, direct beach access, and proximity to the Indian Ocean make City Beach the benchmark for prestige coastal living in Perth. The suburb is framed by Bold Park to the east and the ocean to the west, creating a natural buffer that preserves its quiet, leafy character while keeping residents within minutes of the beach.

Families are drawn to City Beach for its school catchments, including Churchlands Senior High School, and its strong sense of community. Buyers at the prestige end seek out the generous lot sizes that allow for architecturally designed homes, many with ocean views from upper floors.

The City Beach median house price has moved well above $3 million, reflecting both the limited land supply and sustained demand from buyers who recognise the long-term value of an address this close to the water. Properties here tend to hold their value well and attract genuine, qualified buyers when brought to market correctly.

City Beach at a Glance

Indicative figures for illustration. Contact the team for current, verified market data.

$3.5M+

Median House Price

8 km

From Perth CBD

Large

Residential Lots

Top 5

Perth Prestige Suburbs

On the Doorstep

Direct beach access at City Beach and Floreat Beach, Bold Park bushland reserve, Churchlands Senior High School and City Beach Primary School.

The Perth Property Partners team

Your City Beach Team

The Perth Property Partners team

Selling a prestige property in City Beach requires a different level of preparation, pricing discipline and buyer qualification. The Perth Property Partners team, led by Director Rob Walker, works across City Beach and Perth's prestige coastal suburbs and brings all three.

Rob has built the track record the team works to. As Director and Licensee, he has been recognised as a Top 1% Salesperson on reiwa.com for five consecutive years, received the Grand Master REIWA designation in 2022, and was named one of the Top 25 Agents in WA for total value sold at the REA Excellence Awards 2024. He negotiates over $100 million in property each year and brings two decades of experience to every campaign, including his earlier work as a buyer's agent. That standard guides how the whole team works in this market.

Day to day, clients increasingly work with Sales Executives Riley Walker and Tom Walker. Riley holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Property and Marketing from Curtin University and is analytical on pricing, buyer behaviour and campaign performance, with a creative, marketing-led approach. Tom holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management from Notre Dame Australia and brings an advertising background and an energetic, modern marketing approach to the family agency.

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Client Reviews

What our clients say

Real feedback from clients who trusted the Perth Property Partners team with prestige coastal properties.

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★★★★★

Rob was both friendly and business like, a rare combination that helped us achieve a dream sale of our 65 year family home.

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Rex

City Beach

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★★★★★

Rob is the consummate professional agent. We recommend Rob and the PPP team with total confidence.

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Ross and Wendy

Karrinyup

Common Questions

City Beach Real Estate FAQ

In a prestige market, look for a genuine local track record, discretion and proven negotiation. Perth Property Partners is a family agency led by Director Rob Walker, whose results underpin the team's record in City Beach and the broader prestige coastal market: Top 1% Salesperson on reiwa.com for five consecutive years and the REIWA Grand Master designation (2022), with the team negotiating over $100 million in property each year. That record reflects both the ability to attract qualified buyers and the skill to negotiate the best possible outcome for sellers in this market.

The City Beach median house price now sits well above $3 million, placing it consistently among Perth's top-performing prestige suburbs. Prices vary significantly based on lot size, ocean proximity, views and the quality of the home, and properties on larger lots with ocean aspects have transacted well above this level. Median figures move with the market, so for a current, verified read on your specific property or street, contact the team. The limited land supply and high demand from owner-occupiers have supported strong price growth over time.

City Beach combines a set of attributes that are very difficult to replicate: direct beach access to the Indian Ocean, proximity to Perth's CBD (around eight kilometres), large residential lots, leafy streets bordered by Bold Park bushland, and strong school catchments including Churchlands Senior High School. The suburb's scarcity of available land and consistent demand from families and prestige buyers have established its long-term status as one of Western Australia's most desirable addresses.

Selling time in City Beach depends on pricing, presentation and the approach taken to the market. Properties that are well-prepared, priced accurately and marketed to the right buyer pool typically sell within two to six weeks. At the prestige end, off-market and short-campaign sales are also common, particularly where the seller prioritises discretion. The team has experience with both approaches and can advise on the strategy best suited to your property and circumstances.

Prestige buyers in City Beach have high expectations. Presentation matters. Focus on street appeal, professional styling that highlights natural light and ocean aspects where relevant, and high-quality photography and video that communicate the lifestyle on offer. The team provides pre-listing guidance as part of every sales engagement, helping sellers make targeted improvements that attract the right buyers and support stronger offers. The admin team, including Rebecca, Sue and Amelia, also provides detailed pre-listing support from day one.

Yes. Director Rob Walker began his real estate career as a buyer's agent and has negotiated hundreds of contracts across Perth's prestige coastal suburbs, and the team brings that same buyer-side perspective to every campaign, which is one reason it is effective at qualifying and converting buyers. If you are looking to purchase in City Beach, contact the team on 0410 144 211 to discuss current and upcoming opportunities in the suburb.

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