Troye Sivan's Childhood Home in Perth Sells for 1.7 Million Dollars
The childhood home of music star Troye Sivan in Perth has sold for 1.7 million dollars. The sale highlights the local real estate market's resilience and Sivan's impact on Australia's music scene.
Troye Sivan's childhood home in Perth has changed hands for 1.7 million dollars. The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style residence in the prestigious Dianella Dress Circle Estate was where the music star filmed his personal coming-out video, which is now viewed 9.1 million times on YouTube. Additionally, it was the location where his audition tape secured him a role in Hugh Jackman's X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Sivan's parents, Laurelle and Shaun Mellet, chose to relocate to Melbourne. With the famed singer now splitting his time between Melbourne and the US, they decided it was time to let go of the Perth property.
The sale was handled by EQ Realty's Erit David, who opted for a low-key campaign due to the property being tenanted at the time. "I deliberately took a semi-off-market approach in the first instance because we had tenants in the property," Ms David said. "I was never going to run a full-blown campaign while tenants were still there, purely because of access and presentation."
The home sold to a local family, attracted by its sprawling 807 square metre block, city views, and spacious entertainment areas. Ms David acknowledged that Troye's name wasn't fully utilized in the sales pitch, although excitement grew once buyers realised the connection. "We probably didn't capitalise enough on the fact that it was Troye Sivan's former house after the fact," she said.
The new owners appreciated the home's spacious design, swimming pool, and panoramic views of the city.
This sale comes as Perth continues to diverge from national trends, with house prices rising 0.39 percent in December, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index. Dianella's median house price is currently 770,000 dollars, reflecting strong local demand in this premium area of Perth. In the past 12 months, Perth has seen a 17.59 percent price surge, making it the strongest-performing capital city in Australia.
Since leaving Dianella, Troye Sivan has become one of Australia's biggest music exports. His breakout hit Happy Little Pill catapulted him to fame, and he has since won multiple ARIA Awards, including Song of the Year in 2023 for Rush.
