Western Australia Now Australia's Highest-Priced State for Businesses on Bsale

by Vanessa Lovie-Yousaf 19th of October, 2026

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

Western Australia has become the highest-priced state for businesses for sale on Bsale, with an average asking price of $903,336 in the September 2026 quarter, about 22% above the national average of $740,955.

It is also the most intensely contested market on Bsale. Western Australia accounts for about 9% of businesses for sale but attracted 28% of all buyer enquiries in the quarter, roughly three times its share of the market.

The combination of higher-value businesses and concentrated buyer demand sets WA apart from the larger eastern states, where buyers have more choice and more accessible price points.

These insights are based on advertised asking prices entered by brokers and sellers on Bsale. Asking prices are not verified by Bsale and are not final sale prices. They may be quoted walk-in walk-out (WIWO) or plus stock at value (SAV), and may include plant, equipment, vehicles or freehold property, which is more common among the larger regional and industrial businesses found in WA.

WA Leads Australia on Asking Prices

Western Australia recorded the highest average asking price of any state or territory at 30 September 2026, ahead of Queensland ($870,843) and the Northern Territory ($870,256).

WA has now held the top spot for two consecutive quarters, having moved up from third place at the end of 2025.

Graph: Average asking price of businesses for sale on Bsale by state, September 2026.

WA's lead is consistent with the state's mix of industrial, transport, mining services and resource-linked businesses, which tend to be larger and more asset-intensive than the hospitality, retail and service businesses that make up much of the eastern state markets.

By comparison, New South Wales ($673,143) and Victoria ($680,506) remain the deepest markets by listing volume and among the most accessible of the larger states, while Tasmania ($532,624) was the most affordable.

Asking prices on Bsale may include plant, equipment, vehicles, stock or freehold property, which is more common among larger regional and industrial businesses, so buyers should check what each price covers.

Perth Is the Highest-Priced Capital

Perth recorded the highest average asking price of any capital city at $949,871, well ahead of Brisbane ($825,819) and Adelaide ($766,090), and more than $330,000 above Sydney and Melbourne.

Perth accounts for around eight in ten businesses for sale in WA, so the capital largely sets the state's pricing. It combines a deep pool of industrial, transport and trade businesses with the hospitality, retail and service businesses found in every major city.

Regional WA has High Values and Accessible Entry Points

Regional Western Australia includes some of the highest-priced markets on Bsale, alongside some of the most affordable.

Graph: Average asking price of businesses for sale on Bsale across WA regions, September 2026.

Broome & Kimberley averaged $1.75 million, the second-highest of any regional market in Australia, while the Coral Coast & Mid West ($1.52 million) and the Pilbara ($1.17 million) also sat well above the national average. These are small markets, each with fewer than 25 listings, where a single high-value business, often with freehold property or significant equipment, can move the average sharply.

At the other end, Bunbury & South West WA averaged $424,430, one of the three most affordable regional markets in the country, and the Wheatbelt averaged $516,121. For buyers drawn to WA but priced out of Perth, these regions offer a more accessible way into the market.

Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance ($702,212) and Albany & Southern WA ($684,038) sit closer to the national average, though both are also small markets.

The Most Contested Market on Bsale

Western Australia attracted 28% of all buyer enquiries on Bsale in the September 2026 quarter, second only to New South Wales (30%), despite accounting for only about 9% of businesses for sale.

Graph: Share of buyer enquiries compared with share of businesses for sale on Bsale by state, September 2026 quarter.

That means each business for sale in WA draws more than three times as many enquiries as a business for sale in New South Wales, the highest ratio of any state. For sellers, it points to a deep pool of active buyers. For buyers, it means competition for the right business is strong.

WA enquiry levels held steady on a year earlier, while enquiries in the eastern states and South Australia grew by 35% to 47%. As a result, WA's share of national enquiries has eased from about 36% a year ago, though it remains well above its share of listings.

At a local level, buyer interest was strongest around Perth, with notable interest in Joondalup and Mandurah.

More WA Businesses Marked as Sold

The number of WA businesses marked as sold on Bsale rose 33% on a year earlier in the September 2026 quarter, well ahead of the national increase of 3.5%. Perth led the rise, with businesses marked as sold up more than 50%.

WA accounted for about 15% of all businesses marked as sold nationally, and its sold listings carried the highest average asking price of the larger states at $663,749, compared with $497,740 for all businesses marked as sold.

These are the advertised asking prices displayed when listings were marked as sold, not confirmed sale prices. Not every completed sale is recorded as sold, as brokers often withdraw listings to maintain confidentiality, and automated broker feeds can mark several listings as sold at once, so sold trends are best read as an indicator of activity on Bsale.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For sellers, Western Australia offers a combination few other markets match. Its higher average asking prices and a large pool of active buyers relative to the number of businesses for sale. Businesses with up-to-date financials, a clear information memorandum and realistic pricing are best placed to turn that interest into a result.

For buyers, competition is strong, particularly for well-run businesses around Perth. Buyers who have finance arranged and advisers ready for due diligence will be better placed to act. Those looking for lower entry points may find more choice in regional markets such as Bunbury & South West and the Wheatbelt.

You can browse businesses for sale in Western Australia and businesses for sale in Perth on Bsale, or read the full Australian Business Sales Insights – September Quarter 2026.

About this data: These insights are based on listing information entered by brokers and business owners on Bsale and reflect activity on Bsale only, not all business sales in Australia. Asking prices may include stock, plant and equipment or freehold property and are not verified by Bsale. Prices for businesses marked as sold are advertised asking prices, not final sale prices. This information is a general guide only and is not professional, legal, financial or investment advice.

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