The 1.7-hectare park is being built on Uluwatu Crescent beside the recently opened Eglinton Shopping Centre. Plans include an adventure playground, a double 25-metre flying fox, outdoor fitness equipment, barbecue facilities, accessible pathways and a large grassed recreation area.

Construction was reported as underway on 16 July 2026, with completion expected in late 2026. Read the original project report from PerthNow.

What Will Be Included in the New Eglinton Park?

The park is being designed as more than a standard neighbourhood playground. Its planned facilities are intended to support children, families, fitness users and residents looking for an outdoor meeting place close to local shops.

Confirmed features include:

• An adventure playground
• A double 25-metre flying fox
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Shaded barbecue facilities
• A large grassed recreation area
• An elevated lookout platform
• Bar-style seating
• A 2.5-metre slide connecting the elevated area to the playground
• Inclusive and accessible movement through the site

The lookout platform will provide a direct pedestrian connection between the park and Eglinton Shopping Centre. Space has also been allowed for a future coffee window, although available reporting does not confirm when that component will be delivered.

The design responds to substantial changes in elevation across the site. Cedar Woods has stated that the park is intended to remain accessible despite the sloping terrain.

How Will the Park Connect with Eglinton Shopping Centre?

The park is positioned beside Eglinton Shopping Centre, creating a combined retail, recreation and community precinct rather than two isolated developments.

The shopping centre includes a 3,250sqm Woolworths supermarket, 15 speciality retailers and approximately 250 parking bays. The adjoining park will extend the precinct beyond essential shopping by providing space for recreation, exercise and community gatherings.

This type of integrated planning is significant in a developing suburb. Residents gain the ability to combine daily shopping, outdoor activity and family recreation within one connected location.

Cedar Woods describes Eglinton Village as a masterplanned coastal community with parks, walking connections and Eglinton Train Station nearby. View the official Eglinton Village project overview.

How Is the Natural Environment Being Retained?

The park design includes the retention of more than 2,000sqm of existing vegetation, together with more than 260 mature trees across the completed landscape.

Retaining established vegetation gives the park immediate shade and visual character while reducing the cleared, unfinished appearance common to newly constructed open spaces.

The final result will depend on construction delivery, landscaping establishment and ongoing maintenance. However, the decision to retain substantial existing vegetation provides a stronger environmental foundation than relying entirely on newly planted landscaping.

When Will the Eglinton Neighbourhood Park Open?

Construction is expected to be completed in late 2026.

An exact opening date had not been publicly confirmed when the project information was checked on 18 July 2026. Construction programs are also subject to weather, contractor scheduling, approvals and site conditions.

Residents should therefore treat late 2026 as the current project target rather than a guaranteed public opening date.

Available information also does not confirm the final ownership, handover or long-term maintenance arrangements for the completed park. These details are relevant because Eglinton Village is a developer-led masterplanned community within the City of Wanneroo.

What Does the Park Mean for Eglinton Property Owners?

A new park does not automatically increase the value of every property in Eglinton. Individual property values remain dependent on land size, location, home condition, accommodation, street appeal, competing supply and current buyer demand.

The project does strengthen Eglinton’s local amenity base.

For buyers comparing developing suburbs, completed infrastructure carries more weight than facilities shown only on a future masterplan. A functioning park beside an operating shopping centre provides visible evidence of neighbourhood delivery.

Properties within convenient walking distance may gain additional buyer appeal, particularly among households prioritising:

• Play spaces for children
• Accessible outdoor recreation
• Walking connections
• Nearby shopping
• Community facilities
• Low dependence on driving for short local trips

The impact on any individual home must still be assessed against comparable settled sales and the property’s exact position within the suburb.

Property owners considering their next move can review Property North’s local selling strategy or request a property-specific appraisal.

Why Community Infrastructure Matters in Growth Areas

New housing alone does not create a complete suburb. Long-term liveability depends on the delivery of parks, schools, shopping, transport, roads and community services alongside residential construction.

Eglinton has moved through a substantial development phase, supported by new housing estates, the Yanchep rail extension, Eglinton Train Station and expanding retail infrastructure.

The new park adds an important recreational layer to that growth. Its location beside the shopping centre is particularly relevant because it creates a more recognisable neighbourhood centre where residents can shop, meet and spend time outdoors.

For prospective purchasers searching across Perth’s north, Property North’s current properties for sale provide a view of available opportunities across established and developing northern communities.

What Does This Mean for the Wider Northern Corridor?

Eglinton sits north of Property North’s six core suburbs of Banksia Grove, Tapping, Ashby, Carramar, Sinagra and Joondalup. The park does not directly determine property conditions in those established markets.

It does demonstrate the scale of infrastructure investment occurring throughout Perth’s northern and northern coastal corridors.

As communities north of Joondalup continue to gain shops, rail access, parks and family facilities, buyers have more locations to compare. This increases the importance of presenting each suburb’s specific advantages clearly.

Established suburbs generally compete through existing schools, mature streets, larger blocks and completed community infrastructure. Newer suburbs compete through modern housing, planned amenity and expanding transport connections.

Sellers need to understand which buyer group their property serves and how competing suburbs are positioning themselves.

The Property North Position

The new Eglinton neighbourhood park is a substantial lifestyle investment and a positive addition to Perth’s northern coastal corridor.

Its strongest feature is not the flying fox alone. It is the planned connection between recreation, shopping, accessible open space and retained vegetation within one central precinct.

The project should improve everyday liveability for nearby residents once completed. It should not be used as evidence that every property in Eglinton has increased by a set amount.

Owners require a property-specific assessment based on current settled evidence, direct competition and the home’s exact location. Property North provides local appraisals across Perth’s northern corridor through its free property appraisal service.

What is the median house price in Tapping?

REIWA’s annual settled-sales series places the Tapping house median at $1,033,000 for the 12 months ending June 2026. The lower quartile is $928,000 and the upper quartile is $1.17 million, which gives owners a clearer picture of the suburb’s price spread than the headline median alone.

The bedroom data also shows why property-specific comparison matters. REIWA records a $875,000 median for three-bedroom houses and a $1.08 million median for four-bedroom houses. A smaller home on a compact lot is competing in a different segment from a renovated four-bedroom residence with multiple living areas, side access, a pool or a larger outdoor zone. Review the REIWA price segments and settled-sales methodology.

realestate.com.au is closely aligned on the overall price level, reporting a $1,031,500 house median and 20.4% annual growth for July 2025 to June 2026. The small difference from REIWA reflects separate datasets, calculation methods and update cycles. Property North uses the REIWA figure as the primary WA market benchmark and treats portal figures as supporting context. Compare the realestate.com.au Tapping market profile.

What do recent Tapping sale results show?

Recent disclosed sale results demonstrate the range inside the suburb. The dates below are the sold dates recorded on REIWA listing pages. They should not be confused with Landgate settlement dates, while REIWA’s suburb median is separately calculated from settled transactions.

• 1/21 Oriole Way sold for $761,000 on 2 June 2026. This was a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a 222 square metre lot. The listing positioned it as a modern, low-maintenance option with no strata fees or levies. View the 1/21 Oriole Way sale record.
• 42 Castledene Way sold for $1,000,000 on 12 May 2026. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home was marketed around multiple living zones, a theatre, open-plan family space and a covered alfresco. View the 42 Castledene Way sale record.
• 40 Sandilands Circuit sold for $1,100,000 on 3 May 2026. The listing recorded a 634 square metre site and highlighted a 2025 kitchen upgrade, a solar and battery system, multiple living areas and drive-through access. View the 40 Sandilands Circuit sale record.
• 5 Zeppelin Way sold for $1,175,000 on 29 April 2026. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom house sat on 647 square metres and included a pool, outdoor entertaining, solar and upgraded internal presentation. View the 5 Zeppelin Way sale record.

These results do not create a simple bedroom-to-price formula. Land size, floor plan, renovation quality, parking, outdoor improvements, street position and presentation all affect buyer response. A suburb median cannot show whether a home sits below, around or above the market’s central range without those property-level comparisons.

How quickly are homes selling in Tapping?

REIWA reports a 12-day median selling period for houses, based on settled sales as at 16 July 2026. That supports the view that correctly positioned homes can attract a decision quickly, particularly when the photography, floor plan, price strategy and first inspection period are handled properly. See REIWA’s current selling-period measure.

realestate.com.au reports a longer 39-day median days-on-market figure for houses, alongside 102 house sales over the preceding 12 months. The two measures are not interchangeable because the providers use different listing histories, samples and reporting methods. The practical lesson is not to select the faster figure and assume every home will sell in that period. It is to protect the opening campaign, because stale pricing or weak presentation can reduce enquiry after the first wave of active buyers has assessed the property. View the portal sales and days-on-market data.

How much stock is competing for Tapping buyers?

realestate.com.au recorded 25 houses available in the past month and 102 houses sold in the past 12 months when checked on 17 July 2026. Four-bedroom homes formed the dominant category, with 84 recorded sales and 21 houses shown as available in the past month.

That concentration matters for sellers. A four-bedroom Tapping home is not only competing with the suburb median. It is competing directly with other four-bedroom homes that buyers can inspect in the same campaign window. Buyers compare land size, renovation standard, living-space flexibility, parking, energy upgrades, outdoor entertaining and the amount of work required after settlement.

Current advertised prices are also not completed sale evidence. An asking range shows seller positioning and active competition; it does not establish what a buyer will ultimately pay. Before launch, the relevant comparison set should include recent settled sales, disclosed portal results, active listings and homes already under offer. Review current Tapping supply and sales activity.

What is happening in the Tapping rental market?

The rental market remains firm. REIWA’s rental series to June 2026 records a $815 weekly median house rent, 9.4% rental price growth and a 15-day median leasing period. Its bedroom breakdown places three-bedroom houses at $690 per week and four-bedroom houses at $840 per week. View the REIWA Tapping rental data.

realestate.com.au reports a closely aligned $813 weekly house rent for July 2025 to June 2026, with 8.4% annual growth, a 17-day median leasing period, 71 house leases recorded over the year and 11 houses available in the past month. It also reports a 4.2% gross rental yield for houses. These figures use a different portal methodology, but the broad position is consistent: family rental homes remain valuable and well-located stock is being absorbed without extended leasing periods. Compare the realestate.com.au rental snapshot.

Landlords should still set rent property by property. Condition, air conditioning, solar, parking, pet suitability, outdoor space and maintenance history all influence tenant response. Owners reviewing a lease or considering a change of manager can use Property North’s local property management service to assess rental positioning, presentation and the practical next step.

Why does Tapping continue to attract family buyers?

Tapping’s underlying appeal is practical. The suburb sits about 27 kilometres north of Perth, has established local parks and is close to Tapping Primary School and Spring Hill Primary School. It also provides access to the wider Joondalup employment, retail and transport area and the northern coastal corridor. See REIWA’s Tapping location and school information.

Domain’s census-based suburb profile reports an occupancy mix of 82% owners and 18% renters, with family households making up 59% of its household snapshot. That is not a live buyer-mix measure, but it supports the view that Tapping has a strong owner-occupier and family character. View the Domain Tapping demographic profile.

For buyers, the suburb offers several distinct entry points. Compact three-bedroom homes appeal to first-home buyers, downsizers and investors. Standard four-bedroom family homes form the core market. Larger or extensively upgraded properties attract buyers who want established outdoor space and do not want to build or renovate after purchase.

The Property North view on Tapping

Property North sees Tapping as a fundamentals-led Northern Corridor market. The current data supports strong demand, but the result still depends on where the individual home sits within the suburb’s internal price bands. A clean, modern four-bedroom property on a larger usable block should not be compared mechanically with a compact low-maintenance dwelling, and an unrenovated home should not be priced from the suburb’s best upgraded sale.

Property North’s local sales archive includes 31 Colwyn Loop, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on 674 square metres, recorded as sold for $1.09 million in January 2026. That local result sits within the current family-home range and reinforces the importance of block utility, presentation, multiple living spaces and outdoor appeal. Review Property North’s local sales guidance.

Owners can also review the Property North Tapping suburb page for local sales, appraisal and property management support. The role of a local appraisal is to connect suburb evidence with the property itself, including the street, land, floor plan, condition, improvements, competing listings and likely buyer pool.

Does the July 2026 Tapping market favour a sale?

On balance, current conditions favour sellers who prepare and position their property correctly. The annual median has moved above $1 million, REIWA’s settled-sales measure shows a short selling period and recent disclosed results confirm buyer depth across different price points.

The qualification is competition. With 25 houses shown as available in the past month and four-bedroom homes dominating both sales and active supply, buyers still have alternatives. An aspirational launch price that is not supported by comparable evidence can reduce enquiry, extend the campaign and weaken negotiating leverage.

A controlled sale campaign should establish the likely price band, complete the essential presentation work, launch with a clear buyer brief, create concentrated inspection activity and follow up every credible enquiry. Property North’s selling process is built around those steps rather than relying on the suburb median alone.

Get a property-specific Tapping appraisal

A Tapping market update can show the suburb’s direction, but it cannot price an individual home. The next step is a property-specific appraisal that reviews recent settled sales, disclosed sale results, active competition, land size, floor plan, condition, upgrades and current buyer behaviour.

Owners considering a sale, a refinance discussion, a future move or a hold-versus-sell decision can request a free Property North appraisal. The appraisal provides a current local position and a practical campaign recommendation without treating the suburb median as a property valuation.

For Banksia Grove property owners, the figures confirm that buyer demand remains active. The more important local insight is that results are becoming increasingly property-specific. Recent settled sales extend from the mid-$700,000s to above $1 million, showing that presentation, land, accommodation, location and campaign execution now have a major influence on the final result.

The market information in this update was checked on 17 July 2026. REIWA’s sales figures cover settled transactions for the 12 months ending June 2026 and are revised as further transactions settle. View the latest REIWA Banksia Grove data.

What is the Banksia Grove median house price in July 2026?

REIWA reports a median house price of $820,000 for Banksia Grove for the 12 months ending June 2026.

The suburb’s lower house-price quartile is $769,000, the median is $820,000, and the upper quartile is $880,000. These figures provide a more useful picture than the median alone because they show where the central portion of settled sales is occurring.

Bedroom-specific figures also demonstrate the difference between property segments:

• The three-bedroom house median is $770,000.
• The four-bedroom house median is $870,000.
• The overall house median is $820,000.

realestate.com.au reports the same overall median of $820,000, based on 189 house sales during its reported 12-month period. It also records annual growth of approximately 17% and a 15% increase in buyer demand.

The consistency between the two principal sources strengthens the overall market position. However, a suburb median remains market context. It does not establish the value of an individual Banksia Grove property. View the realestate.com.au Banksia Grove market insights.

What recent Banksia Grove sales show about the current price range

Recent disclosed settled sales show a wide range of results within the suburb.

Examples recorded by REIWA include:

• 40 Jewel Way, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, sold for $765,000.
• 4 Kalimba Road, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, sold for $770,000.
• 14 Sandridge Street, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, sold for $820,000.
• 36 Brigalow Street, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, sold for $850,000.
• 21 Genus Road, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, sold for $931,000.
• 16 Overdene Pass, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, sold for $1,020,000.

Property North’s sale of 1 Duet Place achieved $818,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home.

These results reinforce an important point for Banksia Grove sellers. Bedroom and bathroom counts alone do not determine value. Two homes with a similar basic configuration can achieve materially different outcomes due to land size, floor area, condition, upgrades, street position, parking, outdoor living and the amount of direct competition available during the campaign.

The appearance of several results above $900,000 also confirms that the suburb now has an established upper market. That does not mean every larger four-bedroom home automatically belongs in that bracket. Homes entering the upper quartile need the property-specific features and campaign strength required to justify that position.

Review recent Banksia Grove settled sales on REIWA.

How quickly are homes selling in Banksia Grove?

The median house selling period is currently 17 days, based on settled sales reported by REIWA as at 17 July 2026.

A 17-day median does not mean sellers have more than two weeks before the campaign requires attention. It means the opening period is critical.

The strongest buyer attention commonly arrives when a property first appears across the major portals, social platforms, buyer databases and upcoming inspection lists. During that period, buyers compare the property against every similar home already available.

A properly controlled launch should have the photography, floor plan, property copy, pricing position, inspection schedule and buyer follow-up process ready before the listing goes live. Weak presentation or an uncertain pricing message during the opening week can reduce competition even when broader suburb demand remains strong.

The objective is not simply to sell within the suburb median. The objective is to use the initial attention window to identify every credible buyer, create competitive tension and establish the strongest terms the market will support.

Property owners preparing for a campaign can review the Property North selling process before deciding on timing and launch strategy.

Is buyer choice increasing in Banksia Grove?

Banksia Grove remains an active market, but buyers have more price points and property styles to compare than during the most restricted phases of the Perth housing shortage.

On 17 July 2026, advertised Banksia Grove price guides on REIWA extended from the high $700,000s through the $800,000s and $900,000s, with selected larger homes positioned above $1 million.

These are advertised prices, not settled evidence. They still matter because current listings compete for the same buyers.

A seller’s true competition is rarely every home listed in the suburb. It is the smaller group of properties with a similar:

• Price bracket
• Bedroom and bathroom configuration
• Land and floor area
• Age and presentation standard
• Parking and outdoor accommodation
• School, park and shopping access

When several comparable homes launch together, buyers become more selective. When a property has limited direct competition, the seller has a stronger opportunity to create urgency.

This is why a current appraisal should include both settled sales and live competing listings. Historical sales establish what buyers have paid. Active competition shows what buyers can choose today.

View current Banksia Grove listings on REIWA.

What is happening in the Banksia Grove rental market?

Rental conditions remain strong.

REIWA reports a median house rent of $750 per week, with annual rental-price growth of 9.5%. Its bedroom breakdown shows approximately $690 per week for three-bedroom houses and $790 per week for four-bedroom houses.

The median leasing period is 14 days, indicating that appropriately priced rental homes continue to attract tenants within a relatively short period.

realestate.com.au reports a slightly lower overall house-rent median of $730 per week for July 2025 to June 2026, with annual growth of 5.8%. It records 206 houses leased during the period and a median rental advertising period of 15 days.

The difference between the two rental medians is primarily a reporting-method issue rather than evidence that one source is incorrect. REIWA presents year-on-year three-month rolling rental data up to the latest completed month, while realestate.com.au presents a broader 12-month rental snapshot. Both sources confirm strong rents and relatively short leasing periods.

For landlords, the market remains favourable, but the highest advertised rent is not automatically the best strategy. Property condition, maintenance, presentation, lease timing and tenant retention all influence the actual return.

Banksia Grove landlords can review the Property North property management service for a property-specific rental assessment.

Why buyers continue to choose Banksia Grove

Banksia Grove has developed into a recognised family suburb rather than remaining a fringe growth estate.

The suburb combines modern housing, parks, community facilities, local shopping and several education options. Local schools include Banksia Grove Primary School, Grandis Primary School, St John Paul II Catholic Primary School and Joseph Banks Secondary College.

Bus connections provide access to Joondalup Train Station, while Pinjar Road and nearby arterial routes connect residents with Joondalup, Wanneroo and the expanding northern coastal corridor.

The housing mix also gives buyers several entry points. Compact three-bedroom homes attract first-home buyers, smaller families and investors. Standard four-bedroom homes serve the central family market. Larger homes, upgraded properties and stronger landholdings now compete within an established premium segment.

This diversity supports transaction volume, but it also creates significant price variation within the suburb. Buyers do not value every street, floor plan or presentation standard equally.

More suburb information is available on the Property North Banksia Grove suburb page.

The Property North view of the Banksia Grove market

Banksia Grove remains a strong market, but the conditions are becoming more disciplined.

The suburb has recorded substantial annual growth, buyer demand remains active and the median selling period is short. Those conditions support sellers, but they do not remove the need for a controlled campaign.

The clearest change is the widening distinction between standard stock and homes that present as complete, high-quality family properties.

Buyers will pay above the suburb median when the property gives them a clear reason to compete. That reason can be larger land, additional living space, a stronger floor plan, improved outdoor areas, excellent condition or a tightly controlled campaign with limited direct competition.

Properties with visible maintenance, weak photography, uncertain pricing or excessive comparable competition face a different response. Buyers are still active, but they are increasingly willing to separate the best available home from the rest of the market.

The practical seller strategy is to:

1. Establish the correct property segment before choosing a price position.
2. Complete the presentation work that buyers will value.
3. Launch with every major campaign asset ready.
4. Concentrate inspections and enquiry into the opening period.
5. Follow up every credible buyer.
6. Use competing interest to strengthen both price and contract terms.

This approach gives the property the strongest opportunity to capture the suburb’s current growth rather than relying on the median to carry the campaign.

Is July 2026 a good time to sell in Banksia Grove?

Current conditions remain favourable for a Banksia Grove sale.

The suburb has produced 17.1% annual price growth, a $820,000 median, a 17-day median selling period and continued buyer demand across three-bedroom, four-bedroom and premium family stock.

The main risk is not a lack of buyers. It is entering the market without a clear understanding of the property’s actual segment and direct competition.

A well-presented home with a credible pricing position can still create urgency and multiple-buyer interest. A seller who relies on an ambitious advertised price without supporting evidence can lose the initial campaign momentum that produces the strongest result.

The decision should therefore be based on the individual property, the owner’s timing and the live competitive set, not the suburb median alone.

Request a Banksia Grove property appraisal

A Banksia Grove market median cannot account for your home’s land, floor plan, condition, upgrades, street position or current competing listings.

Property North provides property-specific sales appraisals using recent settled evidence, current buyer activity and direct local competition. The appraisal also identifies the presentation work, pricing structure and campaign sequence required before the property launches.

Request a free Banksia Grove property appraisal to establish the current position of your home and the strongest available sales strategy.