49 min drive to Eglinton + 5 min transfer + 54 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
49 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1375/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
4.7%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
83%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
10.2%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Bindoon
Full-time 26.1%Part-time 12.5%Unemployed 2.0%Not in labour 59.3%
Dwelling Types
Bindoon
House 95.8%Semi-detached 0.7%Flat/Unit 3.5%
Commute Mode
Bindoon
Car 80.2%Transit 1.4%Walk 6.3%WFH 12.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.6%
England
9.4%
New Zealand
3.6%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
92.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bindoon
Is Bindoon safe?
Bindoon has a safety score of 56/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Chittering (79/100), Gingin (50/100), Lower Chittering (81/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bindoon?
Median weekly rent in Bindoon is $725/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Chittering ($833/wk), Gingin ($550/wk), Lower Chittering ($1200/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bindoon?
Bindoon has a school rating of 23/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Bindoon Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bindoon from Perth CBD?
Bindoon is 67 minutes by car, or 132 minutes by public transport, or 108 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bindoon affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bindoon is $850K, up 21.0% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $725/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Chittering ($1.2M), Gingin ($675K), Lower Chittering ($1.3M). (Data as of July 2026)
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🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors🤝 Community🏡 Quiet Residential🌳 Established
Bindoon is a small rural town 85km north of Perth in the Chittering Valley, valued as a peaceful weekend escape with dramatic night skies, scenic wildlife, and a proud community spirit rooted in events like the Bindoon Rock festival. Entirely car dependent and light on services, it suits acreage lifestyle seekers, though bushfire risk is a real and recurring concern for anyone making it home.
The median house price is $850k and rent of $725/week, 17% below the Perth metro median. From Bindoon, the CBD is a 67-minute drive away (132 min by transit), and most residents drive (68%). The area has a safety score of 56/100, 4 points above the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 23/100 and below the Perth average. Typical residents are around 49 years old, with a household income of $1,375/week.
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