5 min drive to Bull Creek + 5 min transfer + 21 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2284/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bateman
Full-time 28.9%Part-time 19.1%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 49.6%
Dwelling Types
Bateman
House 86.4%Semi-detached 13.3%
Commute Mode
Bateman
Car 75.4%Transit 9.0%Bicycle 1.1%Walk 1.5%WFH 13.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
54.3%
Malaysia
6.1%
England
5.4%
India
3.9%
China
3.6%
Language at Home
English only
68.9%
Mandarin
3.7%
Cantonese
2.3%
Hindi
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bateman
Is Bateman safe?
Bateman has a safety score of 67/100, which is above 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brentwood (WA) (21/100), Murdoch (28/100), Winthrop (96/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bateman?
Median weekly rent in Bateman is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brentwood (WA) ($800/wk), Murdoch ($790/wk), Winthrop ($990/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bateman?
Bateman has a school rating of 82/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Corpus Christi College (Combined), Bateman Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bateman from Perth CBD?
Bateman is 20 minutes by car, or 37 minutes by public transport, or 31 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bateman affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bateman is $1.5M, up 19.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.1M. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brentwood (WA) ($1.5M), Murdoch ($1.3M), Winthrop ($1.7M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bateman
Bateman is a quiet, established suburb south of the river, known for its large Tom Bateman Reserve, wetlands and sporting facilities. It sits conveniently beside the Kwinana Freeway, making CBD commutes straightforward. Buyers often consider Bateman as a more affordable step down from Mount Pleasant or Winthrop while still enjoying good green space and a settled residential feel. The median house price is $1.52M and rent of $800/week, 50% above the Perth metro median.
From Bateman, the CBD is a 20-minute drive away (37 min by transit), and most residents drive (63%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 67/100 is 15 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Education options include 2 schools, rated 82/100 and among the highest in Perth. Typical residents are around 41 years old, with a household income of $2,284/week.