Beechboro Suburb Profile

Beechboro is an affordable, established suburb in Perth's north-east that locals describe with a mix of pragmatism and dark humour about its rough-around-the-edges reputation. A diverse community calls it home, and residents show genuine neighbourly spirit — returning lost pets, helping strangers, and gathering at the local rec centre. Housing is among Perth's more accessible, though the area carries a well-known history of crime incidents and remains largely car-dependent.

Property prices sit at a median of $820k and rent of $700/week, which is 20% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 26-minute drive to the CBD (or 47 min via public transport), and most residents drive (74%). At 25/100, the safety score sits 27 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is around average, with 3 schools holding a combined 39/100 rating. At a median age of 38, households here bring in $1,426/week.