Perth buyers: a coastal retreat 3.5 hours up the road

For Perth buyers, Hidden Valley is close enough for long weekends and far enough to feel like a proper escape.

The drive

Dongara is about 3.5 hours north of Perth. Take Indian Ocean Drive up the coast, or the Brand Highway inland. Either way, you can leave after work on Friday and be at the beach for Saturday morning.

The land

• Around 2.5 acres per lot
• 900m to the beach
• 3-phase power, town water and NBN
• $25,000 fence and gate package
• $10,000 towards clearing your building envelope

Use it your way

With no covenants and no time limit to build, you could start with a shed and a camping setup, add a home later or build your forever house straight away. Plans need to meet WA building regulations and get Shire approval.

The numbers

From $420,000, with a $10,000 deposit and nothing more to pay until settlement, expected mid-2027.