Really depends on where you want to settle. People either like NOR or SOR (north or south of the river).
Vic Park is a nice area and yes close to transport for Perth CBD. If you go NOR, I would look at Darch, Warwick, Woodvale areas.
There are more poms NOR and better beaches so like I say, really depends on where you want to settle and what you are looking for.
We found a place on trip advisor to rent when we landed here, cheaper than hotels.
Good luck.