he mate im also a newbie in perth just built a house in aubin grove for $466k and moved in over december i just got it valued independently so before i do the yards and interior up(no grass anywhere no floors and havent even got most of the lights in yet as i did all the electrics independant as i just had to have smart wireing put in at an increase of about $4000 out of my own pocket throughout the build) and get another evaluation after all said and done. even with the short comings the value in one month on the house has jumped to $490k respetivly so i know the area your interested in is quite profitable indeed i plan to finish off the house in and out and borrow the against the equity in less than 6 months to then invest in multiple poperties. all i can really say is the its very desirable to live there you seem to be looking in the right place my neighbour is renting at $400 a week so ill be investing there too probably with great returns from duplexes so good luck with your edevours