If you live in Western Australia, you're used to preparing for extreme weather — but if you want to equip yourself financially, it's worth comparing WA home insurance as well. It can protect your home and all your belongings should a storm, bushfire or other insured event damage or destroy it.
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No matter where you live, it's worth having home insurance. But for anyone living in Western Australia, there are a few more reasons why home insurance is particularly important.
WA's wild weather. From May to October every year, tropical cyclones, storms, severe thunderstorms and huge hailstones are common across Perth and Western Australia, especially in the state's southern half.
Western Australia is the second most-burglarised state in Australia. 20% of all burglaries that took place in Australia occurred in WA, according to most recent statistics. Replacing goods and repairing damages can be costly.
Bushfire season. As global temperatures rise, bushfires are becoming increasingly common in areas of Western Australia that have never been affected before. Home and contents insurance can protect you if your home is destroyed or damaged by bushfires.
Homes are expensive, so it's important to protect them. Perth may be one of the more affordable cities for houses in Australia, but your home is still your most expensive asset. Unless you can afford to rebuild your home from scratch, it's worth getting home and contents insurance in WA.
Aside from issues that are unique to WA, home and contents insurance can help whenever accidents happen, from spilling paint on your new carpet to dropping your favourite antique vase. Plus, if your home is ever deemed unlivable, you won't have to rely on family or friends to give you a spare room. Home insurance provides emergency accommodation.
What's covered by home insurance in Western Australia?
Every home insurance policy is different, so it's important to read your product disclosure statement (PDS) carefully. However, some common inclusions are:
Damage due to fire
Theft or attempted theft
Storms and rainwater damage
Escape of liquid
Malicious damage or vandalism
Impact (such as a falling tree)
Broken glass, ceramics and sanitary fixtures
Lightning
Explosion
Earthquake or tsunami
Compare types of home insurance in WA
Building-only insurance Also known as home insurance, covers damage to the physical structure of your home.
Contents insurance Protects your belongings from unexpected damage, theft, vandalism, storms, etc.
How much does home insurance cost in Western Australia?
Home insurance costs in Western Australia vary depending on a number of factors like where you live, the value of your home and its contents, as well as how secure your home is. As an indication of how much it can cost though, check out the price comparison graph below.
Quotes were obtained for the same 3-bedroom WA home in Wembley.
Building replacement costs for all quotes was $1,000,000, with an excess of $500.
Contents were valued at $100,000.
Quotes were obtained in November 2021 and were for a combined home and contents insurance policy.
Occupied by the homeowner who moved into their property in 2019.
3 bedrooms, 1-storey freestanding house on flat ground with brick veneer walls, terracotta tiled roof and built in 1980.
In Western Australia, home and contents insurance policies attract stamp duty at a rate of 10% of the premium amount. Remember to include this cost in your calculations when deciding whether a policy is affordable.
What home insurers are available in Western Australia?
Most of Australia's home insurers offer cover in all Australian states and territories. These include:
You should read your PDS carefully, to make sure you're aware of any exclusions that apply. They'll be different for each insurer, but lots of companies won't offer you cover if:
Your home is left unoccupied for more than 60 days
You fail to properly secure your home
Your home is used for business purposes
You don't maintain your home in a reasonable state
You don't take reasonable steps to prevent loss or damage
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Gary Ross Hunter is an editor at Finder, specialising in insurance. He’s been writing about life, travel, home, car, pet and health insurance for over 6 years and regularly appears as an insurance expert in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian and news.com.au. Gary holds a Kaplan Tier 2 General Advice General Insurance certification which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
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I want to change all my insurances over. Who can get quotes for me. I can email all old policies.
Hi Vanessa,
Thanks for your message and for visiting Finder.
You may have to contact your insurance provider to change/cancel all your insurances.
As a guide you may use the following pages:
Cancel your car insurance
Cancel your life insurance
Cancel your health insurance
If you are looking to switch providers, you can request quotation from different brands on the following guides:
Switching life insurance policies
Switching car insurance
Switching your health insurance
You can also seek assistance from an insurance broker that can help you navigate the complex world of insurance and give you a range of options.
Before applying, please ensure that you read through the relevant Product Disclosure Statements/Terms and Conditions when comparing your options before making a decision on whether it is right for you. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions.
Hope this helps! Feel free to message us anytime should you have further questions.
Cheers,
Nikki