Western Australia is often celebrated for its mining wealth — but what if its next major property boom isn’t from mining at all?

Enter AUKUS— the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States — and with it, a wave of defence-driven investment that could reshape Perth’s property market and diversify WA’s economy for the better.

A Strategic Shift That’s Good for Housing

A recent article by Australian Property Update explores how the AUKUS deal, while defence-focused at its core, is already having far-reaching effects — particularly in housing demand, economic confidence, and regional development around Perth.

💰Over $20 Billion in Investment

AUKUS will deliver significant infrastructure funding to WA over the coming decade, with a focus on the Henderson shipbuilding precinct and HMAS Stirling naval base. This funding doesn’t just build ships — it builds communities, demand, and jobs.

🧑 🔧13,000 New Local Jobs

Unlike FIFO mining booms, most of the new jobs will be metro-based, which means more long-term residents, more renters, and more homebuyers settling in the region. Suburbs like Rockingham, Kwinana, Cockburn, Fremantle and even Piara Waters are in the spotlight.

🏘️ Long-Term Demand, Not Just a Spike

AUKUS is a multi-decade plan. That means we’re not talking about a flash-in-the-pan boom. This is structural demand — the kind that supports steady growth in property values and rental yields.

🧭 Diversifying WA’s Economic Future

This is perhaps the biggest win of all. WA has long relied heavily on mining, which brings both wealth and volatility. AUKUS offers a new economic pillar, rooted in defence, engineering, technology, and skilled trades — all housed right here in Perth.

This isn’t just about creating more jobs; it’s about attracting a workforce that wants to live here long term, supporting vibrant communities, and laying a more stable foundation for WA’s future.

We’re Heading in the Right Direction

At a time when property investors are looking for long-term fundamentals — not just short-term speculation — this is exactly the kind of tailwind WA needs.

We’re diversifying.We’re growing.We’re building for the future.

Watch this space — WA is on the rise.