Balcatta.

Balcatta neighbours Stirling, about 10 km north of the Perth CBD, with the Mitchell Freeway, Stirling station and Karrinyup close by. New estates such as Mosaic have added modern townhouses to its established streets.

New double-brick townhouses in Balcatta suit buyers who want new-build quality, low maintenance and quick access to the train and freeway without building themselves.

For investors, newer homes close to transport tend to appeal to professional tenants and keep maintenance predictable.