8 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
43 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1991/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
77%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Booragoon
Full-time 27.9%Part-time 19.2%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 50.0%
Dwelling Types
Booragoon
House 68.0%Semi-detached 27.8%Flat/Unit 3.8%
Commute Mode
Booragoon
Car 78.8%Transit 6.1%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 1.1%WFH 12.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
58.1%
England
7.2%
Malaysia
4.0%
China
3.4%
South Africa
1.9%
Language at Home
English only
77.2%
Mandarin
2.3%
Cantonese
1.5%
Italian
0.3%
Arabic
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Booragoon
Is Booragoon safe?
Booragoon has a safety score of 32/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross (85/100), Winthrop (96/100), Brentwood (WA) (21/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Booragoon?
Median weekly rent in Booragoon is $875/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross ($900/wk), Winthrop ($990/wk), Brentwood (WA) ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Booragoon?
Booragoon has a school rating of 93/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Booragoon Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Booragoon from Perth CBD?
Booragoon is 21 minutes by car, or 38 minutes by public transport, or 34 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Booragoon affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Booragoon is $1.6M, up 15.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $850K. For renters, median weekly rent is $875/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ardross ($1.9M), Winthrop ($1.7M), Brentwood (WA) ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/booragoon
🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent🍜 Shopping & Dining
Booragoon is a quiet, established suburb on Perth's southern fringe, anchored by Westfield Garden City, a once-bustling shopping hub that locals feel has been left to stagnate for over a decade despite long-promised redevelopment plans. The suburb is heavily car-dependent and largely residential, with Piney Lakes offering a natural escape nearby. Car park crime is a noted frustration, though the area attracts families and working residents who value its southern location.
The typical house sells for around $1.60M and rent of $875/week, placing it 57% above the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 21-minute drive or 38 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (65%). With a safety score of 32/100, the area is 20 points below the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 93/100, among the highest in Perth. The median age is 43, with households earning $1,991/week.
“We live close to Garden City in Booragoon and I've witnessed this a number of times where a male or female will target a person who has just parked their car... Is there by chance you can help with a bit of cash?”— 216 upvotes in community discussion