# Perth Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Perth Class A rent is A$660/sqm/yr · ≈ $39.9 PSF/yr USD ($40 USD), typical term 7 years, 12 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: A$660/sqm/yr · ≈ $39.9 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 7 years.
- Typical rent-free: 12 months.
- Vacancy: 14.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Perth
- **country**: Australia
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: A$660/sqm/yr · ≈ $39.9 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $40/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 14.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6%

## FAQ
### What is the impact of the iron ore and lithium cycle?
Material. Perth's office market tracks the WA mining investment cycle. The post-2020 lithium boom and continued iron ore demand have re-rated trophy product.

### How does Perth compare to other Australian markets?
Perth is materially more cyclical than Sydney or Melbourne — driven by commodity-price volatility. Trophy tier is shallower but very specialised in mining and energy HQ functions.

### What is Brookfield Place's role?
Brookfield Place — anchored by BHP HQ — is Perth's principal post-2010 trophy submarket and benchmark for Class A pricing in the WA market.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/perth/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.