Full-time 29.4%Part-time 16.0%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 52.3%
Dwelling Types
Australind
House 93.8%Semi-detached 4.4%Flat/Unit 0.8%Other 1.1%
Commute Mode
Australind
Car 91.1%Transit 2.7%Walk 1.2%WFH 4.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.4%
England
5.4%
New Zealand
4.0%
South Africa
1.8%
India
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
92.7%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Hindi
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Australind
Is Australind safe?
Australind has a safety score of 53/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Millbridge (49/100), Eaton (WA) (46/100), Leschenault (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Australind?
Median weekly rent in Australind is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Millbridge ($730/wk), Eaton (WA) ($650/wk), Leschenault ($825/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Australind?
Australind has a school rating of 41/100 across 7 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Our Lady of Mercy College (Secondary), Australind Senior High School (Secondary), Leschenault Catholic Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Australind affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Australind is $750K, up 16.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $620K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Millbridge ($868K), Eaton (WA) ($705K), Leschenault ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/australind
🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable🏡 Quiet Residential
Australind is a quiet regional suburb near Bunbury known primarily through its namesake train service connecting the South West to Perth. The long-awaited replacement Australind trains have generated enormous excitement, promising to restore reliable rail access after years of breakdowns and bus replacements. Locals value the affordable housing, proximity to the Leschenault Estuary and coast, and the relaxed pace of regional life. Safety is mixed, with occasional serious incidents, and the community relies heavily on cars with Bunbury providing most services. New housing estates like Kingston and Treendale are expanding the suburb's footprint.
The typical house sells for around $750k and rent of $650/week, placing it 26% below the Perth metro median. With a safety score of 53/100, the area is 1 point above the metro average of 52. The area's 7 schools hold a combined rating of 41/100, around average. The median age is 36, with households earning $1,856/week.
“Any idea when this bad boy is going to be let loose on the line to Bunbury?”— 331 upvotes in community discussion