Full-time 23.3%Part-time 14.8%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 58.5%
Dwelling Types
Carey Park
House 79.5%Semi-detached 20.3%
Commute Mode
Carey Park
Car 92.6%Transit 1.4%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 2.3%WFH 2.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
74.0%
England
4.4%
New Zealand
2.8%
Philippines
2.3%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
90.9%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Spanish
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Carey Park
Is Carey Park safe?
Carey Park has a safety score of 13/100, which is well 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: South Bunbury (38/100), College Grove (35/100), East Bunbury (25/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Carey Park?
Median weekly rent in Carey Park is $580/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Bunbury ($630/wk), College Grove ($663/wk), East Bunbury ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Carey Park?
Carey Park has a school rating of 8/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Carey Park Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Carey Park affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Carey Park is $575K, up 20.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $588K. For renters, median weekly rent is $580/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Bunbury ($735K), College Grove ($715K), East Bunbury ($681K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/carey-park
Carey Park is an affordable residential suburb in Bunbury's south, best known for its practical retail precinct on Brittain Road and a sharp rise in investor attention. Double-digit price growth and strong rental yields have put it on national hotspot lists, making it a practical entry point into the South West property market for budget-conscious buyers and investors alike. Median property values reach $575k and rent of $580/week, 44% below the Perth metro median.
The 13/100 safety score falls 39 points short of the metro average of 52. Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 8/100, below the Perth average.
Demographically, the median age sits at 40 and household income at $1,018/week.