Redcliffe

Lifestyle & dining

Redcliffe's daily life revolves around a handful of local strips and the steady spillover of energy from neighbouring Ascot and Belmont. Cafes and takeaway spots along the suburb's main roads cater well to the airport workforce and local families, while a short drive into Ascot or Belmont opens up a wider spread of restaurants, bars and the Belmont Forum precinct. The Swan River isn't far off either, giving locals a green, breezy escape from the suburban grid without having to leave the area entirely.

Shopping

For everyday needs, Redcliffe residents lean on local shopping strips and the nearby Belmont Forum shopping centre, one of the eastern suburbs' larger retail hubs, with supermarkets, speciality stores and services all under one roof. Cloverdale and Ashfield add further options for grocery runs and takeaway, meaning most shopping needs can be met within a few minutes' drive.

Getting around

Redcliffe's location is one of its biggest drawcards. It's roughly eight kilometres from the Perth CBD, and its position next to Perth Airport makes it a genuine option for anyone working in aviation, logistics or frequent flyers who want to minimise commute time. The suburb is well served by bus routes connecting into Belmont and Bayswater, with Bayswater train station on the Midland line providing a rail link into the city for those who prefer to leave the car at home. Major roads including Great Eastern Highway and Tonkin Highway are close by, making trips into the CBD, the hills, or south towards Perth's other growth corridors straightforward.

Schools & families

Families in Redcliffe are well catered for locally, with Redcliffe Primary School and St Maria Goretti's Catholic School both serving the suburb directly. For secondary options and further schooling choices, the surrounding suburbs of Belmont, Ascot and Bayswater broaden the pool considerably, making Redcliffe a practical base for families wanting a shorter list of school-run logistics.

The property market

Redcliffe's property market has had a strong run, with median house prices sitting at $870,000 after growth of 23.9% recently — a sharp rise that reflects the suburb's growing appeal to buyers priced out of the river-facing suburbs but unwilling to compromise on location. Median rents of $700 a week point to solid demand from tenants too, particularly given the suburb's proximity to the airport and the CBD.

The current listing mix is dominated by houses, which make up 67% of stock, with apartments and units at 15%, townhouses at 13% and vacant land making up the remaining 6%. That spread gives buyers a genuine choice between classic freestanding homes on suburban blocks and lower-maintenance alternatives, which is part of what makes Redcliffe attractive to such a broad range of buyers, from first-home buyers to downsizers.