10 min drive to Midland + 5 min transfer + 41 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
$2742/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
1.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
97%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bushmead
Full-time 51.9%Part-time 14.9%Unemployed 1.1%Not in labour 32.2%
Dwelling Types
Bushmead
House 91.6%Semi-detached 5.3%Other 3.1%
Commute Mode
Bushmead
Car 89.7%Transit 3.2%WFH 7.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
69.6%
England
7.5%
New Zealand
5.0%
South Africa
2.2%
India
2.1%
Language at Home
English only
90.5%
Italian
0.8%
Spanish
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bushmead
Is Bushmead safe?
Bushmead has a safety score of 80/100, which is well above 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Helena Valley (88/100), Koongamia (14/100), Bellevue (WA) (10/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bushmead?
Median weekly rent in Bushmead is $890/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Helena Valley ($865/wk), Koongamia ($650/wk), Bellevue (WA) ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bushmead from Perth CBD?
Bushmead is 31 minutes by car, or 83 minutes by public transport, or 56 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bushmead affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bushmead is $1.1M, up 17.3% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $890/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Helena Valley ($1.2M), Koongamia ($642K), Bellevue (WA) ($751K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bushmead
Bushmead is a modest-sized suburb about 31 minutes' drive from the CBD with a population of 677. Property prices sit at a median of $1.13M and rent of $890/week, which is 11% above the Perth metro median.
Expect a 31-minute drive to the CBD (or 83 min via public transport), and most residents drive (74%). Crime rates are well below average, and the 80/100 safety score sits 28 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
At a median age of 32, the suburb has a younger-than-average profile and household income of $2,742/week.