10 min drive to Noranda + 5 min transfer + 26 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
32 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2077/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
82%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bennett Springs
Full-time 31.4%Part-time 17.1%Unemployed 3.1%Not in labour 48.3%
Dwelling Types
Bennett Springs
House 96.8%Semi-detached 1.5%Flat/Unit 1.8%
Commute Mode
Bennett Springs
Car 89.6%Transit 3.5%Walk 0.9%WFH 5.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
49.1%
India
7.7%
Vietnam
5.5%
New Zealand
2.6%
England
2.4%
Language at Home
English only
47.9%
Vietnamese
3.8%
Arabic
3.0%
Cantonese
0.7%
Mandarin
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bennett Springs
Is Bennett Springs safe?
Bennett Springs has a safety score of 76/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beechboro (25/100), Lockridge (14/100), Dayton (63/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bennett Springs?
Median weekly rent in Bennett Springs is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beechboro ($700/wk), Lockridge ($650/wk), Dayton ($770/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bennett Springs?
Bennett Springs has a school rating of 75/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Beechboro Christian School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bennett Springs from Perth CBD?
Bennett Springs is 28 minutes by car, or 56 minutes by public transport, or 41 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bennett Springs affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bennett Springs is $925K, up 17.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $578K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beechboro ($820K), Lockridge ($760K), Dayton ($798K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bennett-springs
Bennett Springs is a quiet, car-dependent outer suburb in Perth's northeast. The area has a local shopping centre and established residential streets, but online discussion skews toward crime incidents, including a notable drive-by shooting, and infrastructure quirks like a sinkhole. It feels like a functional, affordable suburban neighbourhood rather than a destination, with little cafe culture or nightlife to speak of. The median house price is $925k and rent of $800/week, 9% below the Perth metro median.
From Bennett Springs, the CBD is a 28-minute drive away (56 min by transit), and 76% of residents drive, reflecting limited public transport options. Safety is a strength: the crime score of 76/100 is 24 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Education options include 1 school, rated 75/100 and among the highest in Perth. Residents tend to be younger (median age 32) with household incomes of $2,077/week.