In contrast to the Perth CBD, West Perth has yet to respond to changes in the economy. Its office market is characterised by static supply, falling demand and an increasing vacancy rate.

The Perth CBD market is showing signs of continuing, but slow, recovery, with falling vacancy rates and positive demand. It is generally expected that incentives will start to fall but will remain higher than average while vacancy rates remain high which should have the effect of increasing effective rents.

Western Australia has faced particular challenges in the tourism and tourism accommodation sectors since the downturn in its economy in response to a softening in the resources sector. However, the latest data to be published by Tourism WA shows encouraging signs for the tourism sector, particularly in the domestic market.