# Perth relocation guide

> Moving into Perth from another Tier 1 market means re-baselining occupancy economics in AUD, re-running headcount density against local norms, and translating lease terminology to local conventions.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Re-baseline occupancy in AUD (then USD for comparison).
- Local lease conventions differ — translate terms via the Lease Term Translator.
- Density assumptions vary materially by region; revalidate.
- Build local counsel and broker relationships before the LOI, not after.

## 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
### Can I keep the same density assumption when moving to Perth?
Not without revalidation. Local density norms differ; loss factors differ; meeting-room intensity expectations differ. Re-run the Office Space Calculator with Perth-specific defaults.

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