Get to know your five kilometre radius when looking to buy

When buying a house, there is a lot more to it than just choosing the right property. The location is just as (if not more) important to your purchase. Getting to know the suburb you wish to buy in and what is in its five kilometre radius will give you an insight into the lifestyle you will live.

There are many factors which make a suburb an 'idyllic' place to live, with most revolving around access to good amenities, including good education services, recreational facilities, parks, waterfronts, shops, public transport and more.

Factoring in the five kilometre radius into your property purchase is a great start to making the right investment and lifestyle decision.

Here are just a handful of suburbs where there's an abundance of features all within a five kilometre distance.

1. Rivervale

Take a look at where you are currently living and ask yourself this: do you have everything you need within a five-minute drive? If you live in Rivervale, then your answer is probably yes.

Residents in Rivervale boast easy access to all the amenities needed, plus get to enjoy beautiful Swan River views, while also having entertainment features such as Crown Perth and Optus Stadium right at their doorstep.

Also close by are plenty of education facilities, including high schools Ursula Frayne Catholic College and Belmont City College as well as a minimum of five primary schools.

Another major feature to note that is within a five kilometre radius is Perth Airport and the DFO, a valuable convenience for any frequent travellers, avid shoppers or FIFO workers.

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2. Como

Como is another suburb which has everything you need to live easily all within its five kilometre radius.

On top of the basic amenities, residents living in Como are never bored, enjoying close proximity to the South Perth foreshore, Perth Zoo and a café strip is also just around the corner.

Well known schools in the area are Wesley College and Penrhos College with Canning Bridge train station, Kwinana Freeway and Curtin University all less than five kilometres away.

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3. Alkimos

Alkimos has come a long way as a suburb, growing significantly in recent years with many developments still yet to come.

Alkimos offers buyers all of the amenities of an established suburb with the luxury of a quiet suburban neighbourhood spanning along Perth's stunning coastline.

Within its five kilometre radius, you can find everything that makes a suburb great including the beach, parks, schools, recreational facilities and on top of that be part of a fast-evolving community.

Alkimos train station is part of the proposed METRONET expected to start in 2021, making it a suburb worth buying in now before prices rise.

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4. East Perth

East Perth is known for its idyllic lifestyle, offering residents a friendly neighbourhood, prime Swan River views, a bustling waterfront dining strip, walking distance to public transport and the Perth CBD and an abundance of parks.

Other features to note include Trinity College, The West Australian Cricket Association and the Causeway.

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5. Mount Hawthorn

Even though Perth CBD is just a 10-minute drive away, people living in Mount Hawthorn don't have to venture out of the suburb very often.

Charming and laid back, Mount Hawthorn is a personable suburb that provides residents with an inner-city lifestyle with a yesteryear allure.

It is one of few suburbs that are completely self-sufficient when it comes to its social scene, with a number of local bars, including the Paddington Ale House, restaurants, cafes and shops all within walking distance.

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6. Melville

Residents in Melville get to enjoy the lifestyle features within the self-sufficient suburb, while also reaping the benefits of its neighbouring suburbs.

Within its five kilometre radius is Westfield Booragoon, Fremantle's bustling dining precinct, the riverfront of Blackwall Reach, an abundance of gyms, sporting facilities and nature reserves.

There are also two schools - Melville Primary School and Melville High School, making it a great option for families or young couples.

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More information

Are you looking to buy but need more guidance in finding the right suburb? Get in touch with a local REIWA agent today.

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