" If I posted the story as Perth to rise 3% - 4% would you agree that the story is accurate."
no not at all,
the median in Perth should continue to fall I think, not because its a weak market out here... not at all, but because the turnover is growing much faster away from the coast compared to the overpriced coastal areas
the big estates with a lot of activity are away from the coast now. there are big estates on the coast still but turnover would be anaemic in comparison.
so i think the average will hold the median will continue to fall
most people who come to WA from elsewhere come here to make money not squander it