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
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1707/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
57%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Brentwood
Full-time 28.5%Part-time 18.7%Unemployed 3.6%Not in labour 49.2%
Dwelling Types
Brentwood
House 68.9%Semi-detached 30.4%Flat/Unit 0.7%
Commute Mode
Brentwood
Car 77.7%Transit 10.2%Bicycle 0.6%Walk 1.3%WFH 10.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.6%
England
5.8%
Malaysia
5.4%
China
2.3%
New Zealand
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
75.3%
Mandarin
3.3%
Cantonese
1.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Brentwood
Is Brentwood safe?
Brentwood has a safety score of 21/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bateman (67/100), Bull Creek (WA) (63/100), Rossmoyne (92/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Brentwood?
Median weekly rent in Brentwood is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bateman ($800/wk), Bull Creek (WA) ($825/wk), Rossmoyne ($900/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Brentwood?
Brentwood has a school rating of 88/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Brentwood Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Brentwood from Perth CBD?
Brentwood is 17 minutes by car, or 37 minutes by public transport, or 34 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Brentwood affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Brentwood is $1.5M, up 39.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $980K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bateman ($1.5M), Bull Creek (WA) ($1.5M), Rossmoyne ($2.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/brentwood
🌳 Established🏡 Quiet Residential
Brentwood is a quiet, established pocket south of the river about 10 km from the CBD, tucked between Leach Highway and the Canning River. Locals value its proximity to Bull Creek train station and Murdoch University, though Leach Highway roadworks are a recurring frustration. The streets are mostly older homes on decent blocks, giving it a settled, low-key suburban feel. People describe it as one of those suburbs you drive through without noticing, but residents appreciate the peace, river access, and easy city commute.
The typical house sells for around $1.49M and rent of $800/week, placing it 46% above the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 17-minute drive or 37 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (63%). With a safety score of 21/100, crime rates run 31 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 88/100, among the highest in Perth. The median age is 38, with households earning $1,707/week.