11 min drive to Woodbridge + 5 min transfer + 33 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
$2159/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
89%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Boya
Full-time 32.1%Part-time 20.7%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 44.6%
Dwelling Types
Boya
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Boya
Car 80.1%Transit 3.4%WFH 16.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.8%
England
11.5%
India
0.7%
Philippines
0.6%
China
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
93.8%
Spanish
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Boya
Is Boya safe?
Boya has a safety score of 99/100, which is well 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: Greenmount (WA) (66/100), Koongamia (14/100), Helena Valley (88/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Boya?
Median weekly rent in Boya is $925/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Greenmount (WA) ($710/wk), Koongamia ($650/wk), Helena Valley ($865/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Boya from Perth CBD?
Boya is 34 minutes by car, or 81 minutes by public transport, or 49 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Boya affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Boya is $960K, up 3.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $925/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Greenmount (WA) ($880K), Koongamia ($642K), Helena Valley ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/boya
Boya is a modest-sized suburb about 34 minutes' drive from the CBD with a population of 669. The median house price is $960k and rent of $925/week, 6% below the Perth metro median.
From Boya, the CBD is a 34-minute drive away (81 min by transit), and most residents drive (65%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 99/100 is 47 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Typical residents are around 41 years old, with a household income of $2,159/week.