FAST 50 – SPECIAL SERIES: WA suburbs on the leaderboard for growth and yield

Western Australia’s suburbs are heating up, with investors who time it right and plan well standing to reap big rewards. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Pure Property Investment’s Paul Glossop return with a fresh edition of the FAST 50 report, revealing the top suburbs for property investment in 2026. Western Australia is attracting investors with its relative affordability, with WA’s Fast 50 suburbs sitting around $644,000 (excluding top-tier areas), offering options across different budgets. Suburbs like Armadale, Mandurah, and Forestville have been attracting investors with substantial price increases, while regional spots like Geraldton deliver strong rental yields but come with higher lending risk due to industry reliance. While promising, Phil and Paul emphasise that Western Australia isn’t a one-size-fits-all market and timing remains key, with investors urged to align purchases with their strategy with the help of the FAST 50 report – now available – to guide smarter, more informed decisions. Download your FREE copy of the FAST 50 2026 report here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.