prep74

Moved here a couple years ago. Would never have thought about doing so 10 years ago given the area's reputation, but got to know the area a few years back when a friend was renting here. Queens Park now is in redevelopment phase with many new homes being built. Most of the housing commission places are gone along with the old Coronation Hotel and the trouble that went with it. It is now mostly a peaceful and serene suburb with many multicultural and decent young families. Great public transport and road access. The main downside as others have commented is the plane noise, though it is not as bad as some make out and it really depends on where in Queens Park you live. Apart from that it is a very quiet suburb with lots of green areas. This is one of the few suburbs in Perth that has consistently risen in property value since 2008, which must say something. It is also one of the few suburbs left where you can purchase a home 10kms from the city with a reasonable sized block for under $500k.