Does High Crime Rates Effect Price Growth? Perth’s Top 6 Crime Suburbs Examined

Today, I explore Perth’s top six crime hot spots and ask the big question — does crime hurt capital growth and rental yield? From Northbridge to Armadale, the data might surprise you. You’ll hear how high-crime suburbs like Midland and Armadale have delivered strong growth, despite their reputations. I also cover how tenant turnover and rental yield tie into risk — and whether investors are getting rewarded for it. If you’re thinking about where to invest next, this episode will give you a new lens to view so-called “stigma suburbs.” Let’s go inside. Resource Links: • Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/inve...) • Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (investorsedge.com.au/join) • Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (  / perthpropertyinvestors  ) • Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) • For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/pert...) • For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/sell...) Episode Highlights: • Intro [00:00] • Northbridge: Highest Crime Suburb in Perth [06:07] • Midland: Rising Crime and Property Growth [07:27] • Cannington: Transient Foot Traffic and Crime [10:03] • Perth CBD: High Crime and Rental Yield [12:52] • Karawara: Surprising Crime Rate in a High-Priced Suburb [15:59] • Armadale: Booming Despite Crime and Reputation [19:08] Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Connect with Perth Property Insider: • Subscribe on YouTube:    / @investorsedgeau   • Like us on Facebook:   / investorsedge