1. Perth Aged Care Market Overview & Pricing

Choosing an aged care home in Perth, Western Australia requires balancing proximity to family, specialized dementia care capabilities, government star ratings, and accommodation fees.

Across metropolitan Perth, room pricing ranges from affordable non-profit options in the outer corridors to luxury boutique residential suites in the western suburbs.

Median Perth RAD
$525,000
Daily DAP Equivalent
$122.40/d
Verified Facilities
85+ Homes
Avg Star Rating
★ 4.1 / 5

2. RAD Room Pricing by Perth Suburb Region

Perth Geographic Region Representative Suburbs Published RAD Range Daily DAP (at 8.51%)
Western Suburbs & Coastal Nedlands, Claremont, Cottesloe, Subiaco, City Beach $750,000 – $1,350,000 $174.86 – $314.75 / day
Inner North & Central Mount Lawley, Joondanna, Dianella, Yokine, Inglewood $500,000 – $750,000 $116.58 – $174.86 / day
South of River & Fremantle Fremantle, Melville, Como, Applecross, Victoria Park $520,000 – $850,000 $121.24 – $198.18 / day
Outer Southern & Peel Rockingham, Mandurah, Kwinana, Baldivis $350,000 – $520,000 $81.60 – $121.24 / day
Eastern & Hills Corridor Midland, Swan View, Kalamunda, Armadale $320,000 – $480,000 $74.61 – $111.91 / day

3. Major Approved Providers in Western Australia

Western Australia features both leading non-profit church and community organisations alongside modern private healthcare operators:

  • Aegis Aged Care Group: WA's largest private aged care provider operating facilities across metro Perth.
  • Amana Living: Anglican church-based non-profit with extensive residential and home care networks.
  • Brightwater Care Group: Specialist non-profit provider with dedicated brain injury and advanced dementia wings.
  • Regis Aged Care: National approved operator with premier facilities in Nedlands, Como, and Woodlands.
  • Juniper: Uniting Church community operator with deep roots in regional WA and Perth metro.

4. Perth Suburb RAD vs DAP Calculator

Test different accommodation pricing combinations using Perth's median room benchmarks:

2026 Statutory Formula • Current MPIR Rate: 8.51% p.a.

RAD vs DAP Accommodation Calculator for Perth WA

Compare your daily accommodation payments (DAP), upfront refundable deposits (RAD), and estimated 5-year estate impact.

$525,000
Quick Presets:
50% RAD / 50% DAP
100% DAP (No upfront) 50/50 Split 100% RAD (Full lump)
Current Government MPIR Benchmark: 8.51% p.a. (Statutory determination)
Option 1: 100% Lump Sum (RAD)
$550,000

Daily DAP Cost: $0.00 / day

Refundable to Estate: 100% ($550,000)

Government Guarantee: 100% Backed

Custom Selection
Combination (RAD + DAP)
$64.12 /day

Upfront RAD Paid: $275,000

Monthly DAP Rental: $1,950

Annual DAP Total: $23,403

Option 3: 100% Daily (DAP)
$128.23 /day

Upfront Lump Sum: $0 (Nil)

Monthly Rental Cost: $3,900

Refundable to Estate: $0 (Non-refundable)

5-Year Cumulative Outlay Projection

Avg Stay: 2.8 to 5 Years

Based on the average Australian aged care length of stay (2.8 to 5 years), here is the cumulative cost projection:

1 Year DAP Cost
$23,403
3 Year DAP Total
$70,208
5 Year DAP Total
$117,013
Estate Refund (at exit)
$275,000

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5. Explore Perth Suburb Hubs

Fremantle (6160)
Joondalup (6027)
Midland (6056)
Rockingham (6168)
Subiaco (6008)
Nedlands (6009)
Armadale (6112)
Mandurah (6210)