Development suburb focus – Wangara WA: Proven Performer in Perth’s Northern Industrial Corridor

Wangara has consistently been one of Perth’s most active and high-performing industrial precincts — and 2025 is no exception. As the northern corridor continues to expand, Wangara’s position as a central, well-connected, and flexible-use industrial hub makes it a standout for developers, owner-occupiers, and investors alike. With strong local demand, large surrounding residential catchments, and a constant churn of trade, logistics, and service operators, Wangara offers rare consistency in an evolving market. Unlike fringe areas still gaining traction, Wangara is mature, proven, and still growing.

Location and Connectivity Are Its Foundation

Wangara’s geography is one of its greatest advantages. Sitting just north of Malaga and within 20km of the Perth CBD, it has immediate access to major arterial roads and is surrounded by some of Perth’s fastest-growing suburbs. This centrality makes it a base for last-mile logistics, trades-based warehousing, and distribution operators who require fast response and wide reach.

• Wangara is bordered by Ocean Reef Road, Gnangara Road, and Wanneroo Road, giving occupiers excellent east-west and north-south flow.

• It connects easily to the Mitchell Freeway and is a short distance from NorthLink WA, Perth’s major northbound freight route.

• Its central position allows businesses to service both Perth metro and outer north customers with efficiency and reduced transport overheads.

Activity Levels Remain Exceptionally High

What separates Wangara from other precincts is the sheer amount of daily activity. From trades and light manufacturing to logistics and showrooms, the area hums with foot traffic, freight movement, and tenant turnover. This activity drives consistent rental demand, asset liquidity, and business attraction — making it one of Perth’s most reliable industrial performers.

• Thousands of tradespeople and service-based businesses operate from Wangara, creating demand for storage, offices, and showrooms.

• The area supports B2B and semi-retail operations, making it a hotspot for plumbing suppliers, electrical wholesalers, tool companies, and auto parts dealers.

• Tenants are drawn by high visibility, parking access, and large customer bases coming from Joondalup, Wanneroo, and surrounding suburbs.

Flexible Zoning Attracts Diverse Uses

Zoning across Wangara supports a wide range of industrial and commercial uses. Unlike precincts with restrictive overlays, Wangara’s general industrial zoning allows it to serve everyone from manufacturers to e-commerce fulfilment providers, vehicle service centres, and niche trades. This diversity reduces vacancy risk and enables developers to offer different formats and price points.

• Wangara accommodates light industrial, service industrial, showroom, and storage users, often within the same development.

• Developers can target multi-tenant strata builds, high-clearance warehouses, or hardstand-heavy yards, depending on demand.

• The zoning allows 24/7 operation in most parts, with low restriction on noise or operating hours compared to newer mixed-use precincts.

New Development Meets Constant Demand

While Wangara is a mature suburb, development continues across pockets of available land and through redevelopment of older sites. As demand for newer, modern stock grows, many investors are repositioning assets to improve returns and leaseability. With rising land and build costs, Wangara’s established amenity and visibility make it more attractive than ever.

• Industrial infill sites are being redeveloped into strata unit complexes, trade hubs, and mid-sized warehouse estates.

• Older buildings are being refurbished or knocked down to create new builds with clear-span warehouses, improved façades, and larger parking ratios.

• Developments that cater to owner-occupiers and SMEs are seeing the fastest sales and lease-up rates in the north.

Strong Leasing Performance and Low Vacancy

The leasing market in Wangara is among the strongest in Perth. Vacancy rates remain low, particularly in the 250sqm–1,000sqm range, and newer or well-located stock leases quickly. Service-oriented businesses and fast-growing trades are driving much of this demand, with many seeking modern amenities, better office integration, and flexible leasing terms.

• Units between 250sqm and 750sqm are in highest demand, especially for businesses needing warehouse + office + display.

• Modern warehouse strata complexes are seeing low vacancy and premium rents compared to older stock.

• Larger freestanding sites with access, yard space, and exposure are consistently sought by logistics or fleet operators.

Strong Investment Demand Across Price Ranges

Wangara appeals to a wide investor base — from mum-and-dad buyers purchasing individual units to funds looking for multi-tenant holdings with strong yield. With consistent leasing outcomes, low tenant default risk, and flexible use cases, it provides steady performance even during market fluctuations.

• Yields for Wangara industrial assets remain stable, typically in the 6.0% to 7.0% range depending on lease and building quality.

• Investors are drawn to the ability to re-lease quickly, given the depth of tenant demand in the area.

• Owner-occupiers also play a big role in the market, driving value in strata sales and land-titled buildings under 1,500sqm.

Established But Still Growing

Unlike many precincts where land is scarce and new supply is limited, Wangara continues to evolve. New buildings are rising, old sites are being repositioned, and tenant preferences are shaping the way new product comes to market. As the northern corridor continues to densify, Wangara is perfectly placed to grow in relevance — not just in activity, but in value.

• Land values have increased steadily, but Wangara remains more affordable than Malaga or Osborne Park.

• The area is attracting interest from e-commerce and logistics tenants who require access to northern residential growth areas.

• Long-term growth is supported by surrounding residential expansion in Banksia Grove, Carramar, and Yanchep, all feeding demand for services based out of Wangara.

How Commercial Property Marketing Can Help

At Commercial Property Marketing, we stay ahead of market demand to help you position your industrial asset with confidence. Whether you’re leasing new warehouses, selling strata complexes, or launching an infill redevelopment, we create the visuals, information memorandums, and digital campaigns that bring your project to life.