Western Australia Holds Firm as Australia’s Second-Highest Priced State for Businesses

Western Australia Holds Firm as Australia’s Second-Highest Priced State for Businesses

Western Australia continues to rank as one of Australia’s strongest business for sale markets, holding second place nationally for average asking price and reinforcing its reputation as a high-value, resource-driven economy.

Based on advertised prices from the Bsale Market Report (January 2026), Australia’s business for sale market currently includes 16,033 active listings with a combined advertised value of $10.56 billion. The national average asking price sits at $658,623, providing a benchmark for comparing state and capital city performance.

Western Australia Ranks Second Nationally 

 

Western Australia ranks second nationally, with an average advertised business asking price of $705,700 across 1,844 active listings, representing a combined advertised market value of approximately $1.30 billion.

This positions Western Australia business for sale market behind Queensland ($730,974) but ahead of every other state, including South Australia ($660,742), Northern Territory ($638,679), Tasmania ($607,379), New South Wales ($605,147) and Victoria ($589,072).

Western Australia’s pricing strength reflects a market dominated by capital-intensive businesses, particularly in mining, logistics, construction, transport and regional services, where higher asset values and operational scale continue to support elevated asking prices.

 

How Capital Cities Compare 

 

 

Capital city markets show clear variation in both pricing and scale, based on advertised listings.

Perth records an average asking price of $672,082 across 1,462 listings, placing it among the upper tier of capital city markets nationally. Perth’s pricing sits above Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, supported by strong demand across trade services, industrial operations and professional businesses tied to the resources sector.

By comparison, Hobart remains the highest-priced capital city at $727,831, while Brisbane ($689,727) continues to perform strongly. Melbourne ($558,863) and Sydney ($524,934) remain more affordable on average due to the volume of smaller hospitality and owner-operated businesses.

Regional Western Australia Drives Higher Average Pricing

Unlike eastern states where pricing is diluted by large volumes of lower-priced metropolitan listings, Western Australia’s average is heavily influenced by high-value regional markets.

Regions such as Broome & Kimberley ($1.61 million), Coral Coast & Mid West ($1.30 million), Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance ($1.31 million) and the Pilbara ($1.10 million) consistently report some of the highest advertised business prices in the country. These regions are characterised by resource-linked operations, transport and logistics businesses, engineering services and accommodation businesses, often supported by long-term contracts or asset ownership.

More moderate regional markets such as Bunbury & South West ($659,264), Wheatbelt ($639,308) and Albany & Southern Region ($627,250) continue to attract buyers seeking established regional demand at more accessible price points.

 

Market Size vs Market Value

While Western Australia accounts for fewer listings than New South Wales or Victoria, its higher average asking price reflects business composition rather than scale.

A greater share of Western Australian businesses operate at mid-scale or above, often with significant plant, equipment or property components. This reduces the presence of micro-businesses that typically pull averages lower in larger metropolitan markets.

As a result, Western Australia continues to outperform larger states on pricing, despite a smaller overall listing count.

 

Why Western Australia Continues to Command Higher Prices

Western Australia’s pricing strength is being reinforced by structural economic factors rather than short-term market conditions. The state’s continued exposure to the resources and energy sectors underpins demand for operational businesses across transport, engineering, maintenance, accommodation and professional services. Many of these businesses are asset-heavy and contract-driven, supporting higher valuations.

Regional population stability, combined with infrastructure investment and long-term resource projects, has sustained buyer confidence across non-metropolitan markets. In many cases, businesses are sold alongside freehold property or strategic long-term leases, further lifting advertised prices.

Unlike more volatile hospitality-driven markets, Western Australia’s business mix is weighted toward essential services and industrial operations, which continue to appeal to experienced buyers seeking durability and cash-flow resilience.

 

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For buyers, Western Australia’s pricing profile highlights the importance of assessing business fundamentals, including contract security, asset inclusion and operational complexity. Higher asking prices often reflect stronger earnings, capital investment and barriers to entry.

For sellers, Western Australia’s second-place ranking nationally reinforces the value of pricing confidently but realistically, supported by transparent financials and clearly articulated business value. Well-prepared listings continue to attract strong enquiry, particularly in regional and resource-linked markets.

Based on advertised listing prices, Western Australia remains one of Australia’s most valuable business markets, with pricing increasingly driven by business scale, asset backing and regional demand, rather than metropolitan location alone.

It’s important to note that Bsale Market data is compiled from user-entered listing information and, due to the nature of business sales, should be used as a general guide only. Advertised prices and details may change or contain inaccuracies, and all figures should be independently verified through appropriate due diligence and professional advice.

As buyer attention continues to broaden beyond the eastern seaboard, Western Australia’s position as a high-value, resilient business market remains firmly established heading into 2026.

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