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Perth news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth Outperforms Calgary, Cape Town, Oslo on Winter Costs and Services

   From housing costs to cold-weather street services, Perth is holding its own against comparable mid-sized resource cities, but the cracks are showing.

2. Property · 25 July 2026

   Perth Property Prices Surge: Migration and Mining Fuel Market Climb

   A perfect storm of migration, mining money and vanishingly thin stock has Perth sitting at the top of every national price-growth table, and the pressure shows no sign of easing.

3. Property · 25 July 2026

   First-Time Buyers Navigate Perth's Competitive Housing Market Successfully

   As the Western Australian property market continues to grow, first-time buyers face unique challenges in securing their dream home

4. Politics · 25 July 2026

   Perth Households Receive Mixed Cost-of-Living Relief Under Federal Policy

   As inflation pressures persist, Perth families are eligible for a mix of targeted payments and tax adjustments, but combined impact remains modest relative to local cost-of-living pressures.

5. Community · 25 July 2026

   Margaret River Wine Region Defines Western Australia's Premium Food Culture

   Three hours south of Perth lies one of Australia's most acclaimed wine and food destinations.

6. Community · 25 July 2026

   Perth Tilers 2026: Bathroom and Floor Tiling Costs Guide

   Perth tiling guide 2026: how much bathroom tiling and floor tiling costs in Perth, DEMIRS licence requirements, sandy limestone soil tile adhesion, and how to find a reliable tiler near you.

7. Property · 25 July 2026

   First-time buyers navigate Perth's surging property market challenges

   With rents punishing tenants and landlords sitting on record equity gains, there has never been a more complicated, or more urgent, time to make the leap from renter to owner in Perth.

8. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth Officials Detail AUKUS, Migration Impact on Housing and Defence

   WA government spokespeople and industry analysts detail impacts from AUKUS growth and migration on local infrastructure and markets.

9. Technology · 25 July 2026

   Perth Startups Transform Healthcare, Energy With City-Backed Programs

   From faster pediatric care to greener energy, city-backed programs are reshaping everyday life in Western Australia's capital.

10. Technology · 25 July 2026

    Perth Fintech Startups Attract $85M in Funding

    Perth's fintech startups are attracting serious venture capital investment, reshaping how locals bank. Discover how the city's financial technology sector is competing with Melbourne and Sydney.

11. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth Schools Overcrowded: How Population Boom Impacts WA Education

    Perth's schools and universities struggle with overcrowding as WA's population grows 60,000 annually. Explore how the education crisis affects families seeking the best schools in Perth.

12. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Housing Crisis: Data Reveals Critical Affordability Decisions Ahead

    New analysis of population growth, vacancy rates, and development pipelines shows Western Australia's capital is at a critical inflection point where policy choices made today will determine affordability for decades.

13. Lifestyle · 25 July 2026

    Subiaco's Rokeby Road transforms into wellness hub for growing residents

    Rokeby Road storefronts are converting to fitness and recovery spaces as Subiaco draws more residents seeking local health options.

14. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

    A plain-language guide to how Perth's residential property and rental market works, what shapes demand, and where the affordability pressures sit.

15. Community · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Booming Economy and Sunshine Attract 2026 Relocators

    Perth offers sunshine, space and a booming economy, with a unique lifestyle that converts almost everyone.

16. Wellness · 25 July 2026

    Walking Groups Perth: Start One in Your Neighbourhood

    Learn how to start a walking group in Perth suburbs like Subiaco and East Perth. Discover local routes, meeting times, and how to recruit walkers in your area.

17. Lifestyle · 25 July 2026

    Perth Residents Share Tested Winter Survival Tips for City Living

    Residents in established neighbourhoods pass on tested advice for handling Perth winters and weekends without unnecessary extras.

18. Property · 25 July 2026

    Best Suburbs to Live in Perth 2026: By Lifestyle, Family Size and Budget

    The best suburbs to live in Perth in 2026: inner city Subiaco and Mount Lawley, family-friendly Joondalup and Duncraig, and the best value areas in the outer suburbs.

19. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Population Surged 40% in Two Decades, Transforming Into Multicultural Hub

    From resources boom to housing crisis, Western Australia's capital has undergone a transformation that tells the story of migration, economics, and shifting settlement patterns.

20. Community · 25 July 2026

    Scitech Perth Launches Interactive Science Exhibits for July 2026 School Holidays

    Scitech in West Perth offers interactive science experiences suitable for children from toddlers to teens during the July 2026 school holidays.