Perth Class A is currently rising with 14.6% headline vacancy — trophy is structurally tighter than the broader market suggests.

  • Headline vacancy: 14.6%; trend rising.
  • Cycle is bifurcated: trophy is tight; secondary Class A and Class B are loose.
  • Construction pipeline is largely visible 36–60 months ahead.
  • Use cycle position to time renewal vs. relocation decisions.

Perth Class A market cycle position

Perth Class A is currently rising with 14.6% headline vacancy — trophy is structurally tighter than the broader market suggests.

TL;DR

  • Headline vacancy: 14.6%; trend rising.
  • Cycle is bifurcated: trophy is tight; secondary Class A and Class B are loose.
  • Construction pipeline is largely visible 36–60 months ahead.
  • Use cycle position to time renewal vs. relocation decisions.

Read the bifurcation

Perth's broad Class A index reads 14.6% vacancy and trends rising. That headline masks a real bifurcation — trophy product (Perth CBD / St Georges Terrace) is structurally tight; older Class A and Class B carry the long tail. Cycle decisions should be made at the submarket and tier level, not at the headline.

Time your decision

For occupiers up at renewal: a softening market favours staying or relocating to better-quality stock at attractive terms. A tightening market favours early renewal and locking in expansion options.

Key facts

cityPerth
countryAustralia
regionAPAC
classARentLocal660 AUD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$440/sqft/yr
vacancy14.6%
typicalLeaseYears7
typicalRentFreeMonths12
submarkets5
primeYieldPct6%

Frequently asked questions

Where is Perth Class A in its cycle?
Headline trend is rising with 14.6% vacancy. Trophy is structurally tighter than the index suggests.

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