Julian Khursigara
Launceston, TAS+14
Eastern Suburbs, Perth
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The best family homes in Darlington and the most private lifestyle properties in Walliston often change hands before they ever appear online. A connected buyers agent hears about these opportunities first, putting you ahead of the competition.
Is the village atmosphere of Kalamunda a better fit than the urban renewal energy of Midland? A great buyers agent understands the subtle differences that define each suburb - the bushfire ratings, the school catchments, the water supply, and the development plans that shape future value.
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Our agents specialise in Perth’s eastern suburbs and the Perth Hills. They know the quietest streets in Guildford, the best school catchments in Mundaring, and which blocks in Belmont carry hidden development potential — knowledge that only comes from working the area every day.
The best homes in Darlington and Walliston often sell through word of mouth before they reach the open market. Our agents maintain deep relationships with local real estate offices across the hills corridor, giving you priority access to off-market opportunities.
Our agents conduct rigorous price analysis using comparable sales data specific to the eastern suburbs and hills. They remove the emotion from negotiation and secure the best possible price and terms — their fee is often covered by the savings they achieve.
Perth Hills Gateway with a Village Heart
~$850K
Median house
Hills village
Character
Growing
Demand
Kalamunda sits on the Darling Scarp escarpment and serves as the social and commercial hub of the Perth Hills. The property market features a diverse mix of established family homes on generous blocks, renovated character properties, and newer developments on the town’s fringe. Strong demand from families seeking space, nature, and community has tightened supply and pushed values steadily upward.
Established families, tree-changers, and professionals who want the best of both worlds — a village lifestyle with city accessibility. Kalamunda attracts buyers who prioritise space, mature gardens, and a strong sense of community over proximity to the CBD.
The Kalamunda town centre offers boutique shops, cafés, and the popular Kalamunda Farmers Market. Stirk Park is the recreational heart, while the surrounding national parks and trails provide bushwalking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. The Zig Zag Scenic Drive offers panoramic views across the coastal plain.
Urban Renewal and Historic Town Centre
~$550K
Median house
Transport hub
Character
Strong
Growth
Midland is undergoing significant urban renewal, with the redevelopment of the historic Midland Railway Workshops and new residential precincts transforming the area. The property market offers strong entry-level value with a diverse mix of character workers’ cottages, post-war homes, and new apartment developments near the town centre. Investors and first-home buyers are driving demand as infrastructure upgrades reshape the suburb.
First-home buyers, young families, and investors attracted by affordability, transport connectivity, and the urban renewal trajectory. Midland’s demographic is diversifying as professionals discover the value proposition relative to inner suburbs.
The Midland Gate shopping centre anchors retail, while the revitalised town centre offers heritage pubs, cafés, and weekend markets. The Swan River foreshore and nearby national parks provide outdoor recreation. The historic Midland Railway Workshops precinct is being transformed into a cultural and community hub.
Urban Convenience and Diverse Housing
~$700K
Median house
Diverse mix
Character
Strong rental
Yield
Strategically located between the CBD and the airport, Belmont offers excellent urban convenience with a broad range of housing from post-war bungalows to modern townhouse developments. The suburb has seen steady capital growth as buyers recognise its proximity advantages. River frontage along the Swan adds a premium lifestyle element to the northern pocket.
Young professionals, small families, and investors drawn by affordability, central location, and strong rental demand. Belmont’s demographic is evolving as new developments attract owner-occupiers seeking value close to the CBD.
The Belmont Forum shopping centre serves daily needs, while the Great Eastern Highway strip offers diverse dining options. Faulkner Park and Garvey Park along the Swan River provide green space and river access. The suburb’s central position means Perth Airport, Crown Perth, and Optus Stadium are all within minutes.
Heritage Architecture and Swan Valley Gateway
~$750K
Median house
Heritage town
Character
Tightly held
Supply
One of Perth’s oldest and most historically significant suburbs, Guildford features an outstanding collection of heritage homes dating from the colonial era through to the Federation period. The property market is tightly held, with heritage-listed homes rarely trading. Its position as the gateway to the Swan Valley wine region adds a unique lifestyle dimension that underpins demand.
Heritage enthusiasts, professionals, and families who value architectural character, history, and proximity to the Swan Valley. Guildford attracts discerning buyers willing to invest in period properties and maintain their heritage character.
The Guildford town centre retains its colonial character with heritage pubs, antique shops, and the famous Guildford Hotel. The Swan Valley — Perth’s premier food and wine region — begins at Guildford’s doorstep. The weekly Guildford Heritage Market is a community institution, and Stirling Square is the leafy village green.
Hills Lifestyle and Nature Immersion
~$750K
Median house
Bushland retreat
Character
Large lots
Blocks
Nestled deeper in the Perth Hills, Mundaring offers a genuine bushland lifestyle on generous lots. The property market features established homes on large blocks, hobby farms, and lifestyle properties surrounded by jarrah forest. Demand is driven by buyers seeking space, tranquillity, and proximity to nature without fully leaving the metropolitan area.
Families, lifestyle seekers, and retirees who want space, nature, and a strong community feel. Mundaring attracts buyers who have made a conscious choice to trade commute time for a fundamentally different way of living — surrounded by bushland and wildlife.
The Mundaring village centre offers artisan cafés, a community arts precinct, and the historic Mundaring Weir Hotel nearby. The suburb is surrounded by State Forest and national park, with world-class mountain biking trails, bushwalking, and the Bibbulmun Track. Lake Leschenaultia is a beloved swimming and recreation spot.
Artistic Community in the Hills
~$900K
Median house
Artistic enclave
Character
Very limited
Supply
Darlington is the jewel of the Perth Hills — a small, tightly held suburb with an artistic, bohemian character and stunning bushland setting. The property market features charming character homes, artists’ studios, and heritage cottages on leafy lots. Stock is extremely limited, and properties often sell off-market through word of mouth within the community.
Artists, creatives, professionals, and families drawn to Darlington’s unique character and strong community spirit. Buyers here are typically lifestyle-driven, seeking a suburb with genuine personality and a village feel that’s rare in metropolitan Perth.
The Darlington Arts Festival is the community’s signature event, reflecting the suburb’s creative soul. The village centre hosts a small general store and community hall. Bushwalking trails, the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, and the surrounding jarrah forest define daily life. The sense of community is unusually strong — neighbours know each other.
Elevated Family Living on the Hills Fringe
~$650K
Median house
Family-friendly
Character
Coastal plain
Views
Greenmount occupies an elevated position on the foothills of the Darling Scarp, offering families generous blocks, panoramic views across the coastal plain, and a quieter pace of life. The property market provides strong value relative to the inner suburbs, with a mix of established 1970s–1990s homes and newer builds. Demand is growing as families discover the lifestyle and relative affordability.
Young families, upgraders, and first-home buyers seeking space and a family-oriented community at an accessible price point. Greenmount attracts buyers who want the benefits of hills living — views, space, and nature — without the full bushfire exposure of deeper hills locations.
Greenmount is a quiet, residential suburb with a family focus. John Forrest National Park is on the doorstep, offering bushwalking, cycling, and swimming at the historic pool. The suburb provides easy access to Midland’s retail and services while maintaining a distinctly separate, elevated character.
Quiet Hills Living Among the Orchards
~$750K
Median house
Semi-rural
Character
Large & private
Blocks
Walliston is a quiet, semi-rural suburb tucked into the Perth Hills between Kalamunda and Lesmurdie. The property market features established homes on large, private lots — many with remnant orchard trees reflecting the suburb’s agricultural heritage. Stock is limited and turnover is low, as residents tend to settle here long-term. Buyers who find Walliston typically weren’t actively searching for it but fell in love with the peace and privacy.
Established families, retirees, and lifestyle seekers who value privacy, space, and a semi-rural atmosphere within the metropolitan area. Walliston attracts buyers who have outgrown suburban living and want room to breathe without the full commitment of a rural property.
Walliston’s lifestyle is defined by its tranquillity. The Lesmurdie Falls trail is nearby, offering one of Perth’s most scenic bushwalks. The suburb is close to Kalamunda’s village amenities while maintaining its own distinct, quiet character. Orchards, hobby farms, and large gardens are common, and the sense of space is the defining attraction.
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A deep dive into your goals, budget, and desired lifestyle. This defines your exact buying criteria and maps out a strategy for success.
The agent activates their network, searching on and off-market. They inspect, vet, and present you with a shortlist of only the best options.
Exhaustive due diligence followed by a negotiation strategy to secure the property for the best possible price and terms.
The agent manages the entire process through to settlement, coordinating with solicitors, mortgage brokers, and inspectors.
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Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings vary dramatically across the eastern suburbs — from BAL-LOW in Belmont to BAL-FZ in parts of Mundaring. We assess every property’s rating and its implications for insurance premiums, building requirements, and evacuation planning.
Sloped blocks in the hills require specialist assessment of retaining walls, drainage, foundations, and soil stability. We coordinate engineers familiar with scarp geology and identify structural risks that a standard building inspection may miss.
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Create Your Free ProfileBus services connect Kalamunda to Midland Station and the CBD via Kalamunda Road. The drive to the Perth CBD takes approximately 30 minutes via Roe Highway. The suburb is car-dependent, though the bus network provides a reasonable commuter option.
Kalamunda Senior High School is the well-regarded local secondary school. Kalamunda Primary School and several smaller primaries serve the area. A number of independent schools, including Helena College, add depth to the education offering in the hills corridor.
We assess bushfire attack levels (BAL) on every property — ratings vary significantly across the suburb and directly affect insurance costs, building requirements, and resale value. Properties on the escarpment edge with views command a premium, but we check for slope stability and council setback requirements. Water supply (scheme vs. bore) and septic vs. sewer connections are critical due diligence items in the hills.
Midland Station is the eastern terminus of the Midland train line, providing direct CBD access in approximately 30 minutes. Multiple bus routes radiate from the interchange, making it the primary transport hub for the eastern corridor. Roe Highway and Great Eastern Highway provide car access to the CBD and airport.
Governor Stirling Senior High School and several primary schools serve the area. La Salle College is a well-regarded Catholic secondary school nearby. The suburb’s position as an eastern corridor hub provides access to both public and private schooling options.
We focus on properties positioned to benefit from the urban renewal — proximity to the railway workshops redevelopment, the new health campus, and the revitalised town centre are key value drivers. We assess flood risk carefully, as some low-lying areas near the river and Helena River confluence carry flood mapping overlays. For character cottages, we check structural integrity and asbestos before proceeding.
Excellent road connectivity via Great Eastern Highway and the Graham Farmer Freeway provides fast CBD access. Bus routes along Great Eastern Highway link to the Midland line. Proximity to Perth Airport is a unique advantage for frequent travellers. The planned Belmont station on the Airport Rail Link will further enhance connectivity.
Belmont City College is the local secondary school. Several primary schools serve different pockets of the suburb. The suburb’s central location provides easy access to private schools in neighbouring suburbs and the eastern corridor.
We differentiate between Belmont’s distinct pockets — the premium riverside streets near Garvey Park are a different proposition to the flight-path-affected areas closer to the airport. Aircraft noise mapping is essential due diligence, and we assess properties against current and planned flight paths. For investors, we target properties near the future Airport Rail Link station site for capital growth.
Guildford Station on the Midland line provides direct CBD access in approximately 25 minutes. The suburb is well-connected by road via Great Eastern Highway and the junction of the Swan Valley route. Bus services supplement the train connection.
Guildford Primary School serves the local area. The suburb’s position in the eastern corridor provides access to Governor Stirling Senior High School and La Salle College, along with several primary schools in neighbouring suburbs.
Heritage listing is the defining due diligence issue in Guildford. We assess the level of heritage protection — from State Register to local council listing — and its implications for renovation scope, building approvals, and insurance. Properties on the heritage register require specialist building inspections. We target homes that retain original features (jarrah floors, pressed tin, verandahs) as these command a significant premium. Flood mapping near the river requires careful review.
Bus services connect Mundaring to Midland Station, with the journey to the Perth CBD taking approximately 40–50 minutes by car via Great Eastern Highway. The suburb is car-dependent, and most residents accept this as part of the hills lifestyle trade-off.
Mundaring Primary School and Eastern Hills Senior High School serve the area. Several smaller primary schools are scattered through the hills. Helena College in nearby Darlington is a well-regarded independent school option.
Bushfire risk is the primary due diligence concern in Mundaring. BAL ratings can reach Flame Zone (BAL-FZ) in heavily vegetated areas, with significant implications for building compliance, insurance premiums, and evacuation planning. We assess water supply (many properties rely on rainwater tanks), septic systems, and road access quality. Properties with cleared defensible space around the home are more desirable and insurable.
Bus services connect to Midland Station. The drive to Perth CBD is approximately 25–35 minutes via Roe Highway or Great Eastern Highway. Like most hills suburbs, Darlington is car-dependent, though the commute is manageable given the proximity to the escarpment edge.
Helena College is Darlington’s well-regarded independent school, drawing families from across the hills. Darlington Primary School serves the local area. Eastern Hills Senior High School in nearby Greenmount is the zoned public secondary school.
Stock is so limited that off-market access through community networks is essential. We maintain relationships with local residents and agents who hear about properties before they formally list. Bushfire risk varies across the suburb — properties closer to the escarpment edge with cleared gardens carry lower BAL ratings than those deeper in bushland. We check heritage listing, as several Darlington properties are on the local register. Septic and water supply due diligence is standard.
Bus services connect to Midland Station, which provides train access to the CBD. The drive to Perth CBD takes approximately 25–30 minutes via Roe Highway. Greenmount’s position at the base of the hills means it benefits from better road access than deeper hills suburbs.
Eastern Hills Senior High School is the zoned secondary school and is well-regarded locally. Greenmount Primary School serves the area. Helena College in nearby Darlington provides an independent school option.
Greenmount sits on the hills fringe, meaning bushfire risk is present but generally lower than in deeper hills suburbs like Mundaring. We still assess BAL ratings on every property, as ratings can vary from BAL-LOW to BAL-29 within the suburb. Properties on the western edge with unobstructed views across the coastal plain command a notable premium. We check for retaining wall condition on sloped blocks, as these can represent significant future costs if failing.
Bus services are limited, connecting through to Kalamunda and Midland. The suburb is car-dependent, with the Perth CBD approximately 30–35 minutes away via Welshpool Road and Roe Highway. Residents accept the transport trade-off as the cost of the lifestyle.
Walliston Primary School is the small, community-focused local school. Kalamunda Senior High School is the zoned secondary school. Helena College and several hills primary schools provide additional options in the corridor.
We conduct thorough bushfire due diligence — Walliston’s vegetated lots mean BAL ratings can be significant, and we assess each property’s rating, its implications for building and insurance, and the adequacy of bushfire preparedness (water supply, defendable space, evacuation routes). Many properties use septic systems rather than mains sewer, and we check the condition and compliance of these. For larger lots, we assess subdivision potential under the Shire of Kalamunda’s planning scheme.
Guildford’s heritage-listed properties carry restrictions on renovation, demolition, and external alterations. We assess the level of heritage protection and its impact on your plans before you commit, ensuring there are no surprises at council.
Many hills properties rely on rainwater tanks, bore water, or septic systems rather than mains connections. We verify the condition, compliance, and capacity of these systems and factor replacement costs into your purchase analysis.
