Full-time 31.9%Part-time 13.1%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 51.8%
Dwelling Types
Cape Burney
House 73.9%Semi-detached 3.2%Other 22.9%
Commute Mode
Cape Burney
Car 91.7%Transit 1.9%Walk 1.9%WFH 4.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.0%
England
6.9%
South Africa
2.4%
New Zealand
2.0%
Philippines
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
92.9%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Burney
Is Cape Burney safe?
Cape Burney has a safety score of 30/100, which is below 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wandina (34/100), Tarcoola Beach (25/100), Mount Tarcoola (62/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cape Burney?
Median weekly rent in Cape Burney is $565/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wandina ($670/wk), Tarcoola Beach ($600/wk), Mount Tarcoola ($620/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Cape Burney affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cape Burney is $615K, up 28.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $565/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wandina ($730K), Tarcoola Beach ($730K), Mount Tarcoola ($610K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/cape-burney
Cape Burney is a modest-sized suburb around 365 km from central Perth with a population of 538. At $615k and rent of $565/week, the local housing market is 40% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 30/100 sits 22 points below the metro average of 52. The mature median age of 51 and household income of $1,380/week reflect an established community.