Why a beachside brewery and golf course are putting this Perth suburb on the radar

Perth’s southern coastal strip is drawing a broadening mix of buyers, from first-home buyers and young families to established homeowners and downsizers chasing lifestyle and value by the beach – without giving up everyday amenity or connection.Around 60km south of Perth, Kennedy Bay, a 66ha master-planned community, is bringing that proposition to life along a north-facing stretch of Port Kennedy’s coastline, with beach, recreation, dining, green space and new homes all within easy reach.“Kennedy Bay is attracting everyone from first-home-buyer couples to downsizers who are seeking a premium coastal lifestyle without compromise,” says David Roberts of Place Development.“The balance between access to recreation and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed beachside lifestyle is unique to Kennedy Bay, and the main reason why people are choosing to make it home.”The wider Port Kennedy market is showing strong momentum, too.According to PropTrack’s July 2026 Home Price Index, the suburb’s median house price rose 19.2% over the previous 12 months, while realestate.com.au data shows 84.9% of property seekers searching in Port Kennedy in July were looking for homes with at least three bedrooms...