Perth Southern Suburbs See Unleaded Drop Over 13 Cents While Eastern States Face Increases

Perth Southern Suburbs See Unleaded Drop Over 13 Cents While Eastern States Face Increases

Latest data from across Australia reveals a notable divergence in unleaded petrol prices this Friday, with Perth motorists in the southern corridor enjoying substantial decreases while parts of Melbourne face sharp increases. The numbers tell a compelling story about where Australian drivers are getting value at the bowser today.

The Perth Price Drop

The data indicates that Western Australia is currently sitting in a favourable position for motorists filling up with standard unleaded. Across the state's 442 monitored stations, the average diesel price sits at 180.4 cents per litre, but it is the unleaded petrol movements that are worth noting this morning.

Forrestdale has emerged as the standout performer, with unleaded prices dropping a substantial 13.5 cents overnight to an average of 163.9 cents per litre. That represents a significant shift from yesterday's 177.4 cent average, and motorists timing their fill up right could save roughly $7 on a 50 litre tank compared to just 24 hours ago.

The trend extends across Perth's southern growth corridor. Baldivis, one of Perth's fastest growing suburbs, recorded an 11.1 cent decrease in unleaded to 163.2 cents per litre, down from 174.3 cents. With six stations in the suburb, competition appears to be driving prices lower for local residents.

A closer analysis reveals that Kwinana Beach continues to offer competitive pricing across fuel types, while Byford is delivering some of the lowest diesel prices in the country at just 159.7 cents per litre. For motorists in Perth's south, the message is clear: now is a good time to fill up.

Melbourne's Western Suburbs Tell a Different Story

While Perth motorists celebrate, the picture in Victoria is notably different. Tarneit in Melbourne's western growth corridor has seen unleaded petrol jump 16.6 cents to an average of 172.4 cents per litre. That is a substantial overnight increase from yesterday's 155.8 cents, representing one of the largest single day movements recorded across the country this week.

Deer Park, another western suburbs hotspot, saw unleaded climb 12 cents to 168.2 cents per litre. Premium 95 in the suburb also increased by a notable 14.9 cents to 183.8 cents.

Interestingly, not all of Melbourne is seeing increases. The data shows that Thomastown in the northern suburbs still has diesel available from 162.9 cents per litre, while Doveton in the southeast maintains relatively stable pricing with diesel averaging 170.7 cents.

The National Picture

Looking at the broader data, NSW diesel prices have eased 1.4 cents overnight to an average of 182 cents per litre across 1,066 stations. Western Sydney continues to deliver value, with Smithfield averaging just 163 cents for diesel and Granville holding steady at 164.5 cents.

The price spread across NSW remains staggering at 117 cents, from a low of 152.9 cents to a high of 269.9 cents. This significant variation underscores the importance of checking prices before filling up, particularly for regional motorists.

South Australia and Queensland motorists should keep an eye on local pricing as well, with national diesel averages showing a general softening trend across multiple states this week.

What This Means for Motorists

Statistically speaking, motorists in Perth's southern suburbs are sitting in one of the most competitive unleaded markets in the country right now. The 13.5 cent drop in Forrestdale and 11.1 cent decrease in Baldivis represent genuine savings for families doing the weekly shop run or the daily commute.

For Melbourne drivers, particularly those in the western suburbs around Tarneit and Deer Park, the analysis reveals it may be worth checking neighbouring suburbs before filling up. The 16.6 cent swing in Tarneit suggests the area is entering the upward phase of a local price cycle, and savvy motorists might find better deals by driving an extra five minutes.

The numbers are clear: Australian fuel prices continue to show substantial variation not just between states, but between suburbs within the same city. Motorists who use real time price comparison tools and time their fill ups strategically could save $5 to $7 per tank this weekend. Check your local prices on our interactive fuel map before heading to the servo.