20 min drive to Seaforth + 5 min transfer + 37 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
46 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2345/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
2.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
87%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Carmel
Full-time 28.9%Part-time 15.7%Unemployed 1.2%Not in labour 54.2%
Dwelling Types
Carmel
House 86.7%Other 13.3%
Commute Mode
Carmel
Car 80.6%Walk 4.8%WFH 14.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
74.8%
England
9.5%
Vietnam
1.2%
New Zealand
1.1%
South Africa
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
91.4%
Italian
1.3%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel
Is Carmel safe?
Carmel has a safety score of 87/100, which is well above 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: Walliston (87/100), Bickley (99/100), Lesmurdie (84/100). (Data as of June 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Carmel?
Median weekly rent in Carmel is $350/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Walliston ($800/wk), Bickley ($670/wk), Lesmurdie ($750/wk). (Data as of June 2026)
What are schools like in Carmel?
Carmel has a school rating of 45/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Carmel Adventist College (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of June 2026)
How far is Carmel from Perth CBD?
Carmel is 35 minutes by car, or 86 minutes by public transport, or 62 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of June 2026)
Is Carmel affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Carmel is $1.8M. For renters, median weekly rent is $350/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Walliston ($915K), Bickley ($1.6M), Lesmurdie ($1.1M). (Data as of June 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/carmel
Carmel is a modest-sized suburb about 35 minutes' drive from the CBD with a population of 754. Median property values reach $1.81M and rent of $350/week, 77% above the Perth metro median.
Commuters face a 35-minute drive to the CBD (86 min on public transport), where most residents drive (68%). Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 87/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 35 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 45/100, above average. Demographically, the median age sits at 46 and household income at $2,345/week.