12 min drive to Joondalup + 5 min transfer + 39 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
30 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1956/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
75%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Banksia Grove
Full-time 33.0%Part-time 17.4%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 46.7%
Dwelling Types
Banksia Grove
House 95.8%Semi-detached 4.1%
Commute Mode
Banksia Grove
Car 88.0%Transit 4.0%Walk 1.1%WFH 6.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
57.2%
England
9.3%
New Zealand
4.1%
Philippines
3.7%
India
3.2%
Language at Home
English only
76.8%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Arabic
0.5%
Hindi
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Banksia Grove
Is Banksia Grove safe?
Banksia Grove has a safety score of 38/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tapping (93/100), Carramar (WA) (80/100), Ashby (WA) (83/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Banksia Grove?
Median weekly rent in Banksia Grove is $723/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tapping ($800/wk), Carramar (WA) ($830/wk), Ashby (WA) ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Banksia Grove?
Banksia Grove has a school rating of 35/100 across 4 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Joseph Banks Secondary College (Secondary), St John Paul II Catholic Primary School (Primary), Grandis Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Banksia Grove from Perth CBD?
Banksia Grove is 32 minutes by car, or 75 minutes by public transport, or 56 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Banksia Grove affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Banksia Grove is $799K, up 17.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $699K. For renters, median weekly rent is $723/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tapping ($980K), Carramar (WA) ($995K), Ashby (WA) ($918K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/banksia-grove
🚗 Car Dependent⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable🏗️ New Development
Banksia Grove is an affordable outer-northern suburb that draws families and budget-conscious buyers seeking lower house prices near Wanneroo. Surrounded by bushland, it carries real bushfire risk and has a patchy safety reputation, with crime incidents surfacing regularly. Infrastructure is improving with a pub and expanded shopping centre in the pipeline, but the suburb remains car-dependent and quiet after hours.
Median property values reach $799k and rent of $723/week, 22% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 32-minute drive to the CBD (75 min on public transport), where most residents drive (70%). The local safety score of 38/100 comes in 14 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 4 schools with a rating of 35/100, around average. With a median age of just 30, it attracts a younger crowd earning $1,956/week per household.
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