5 min drive to East Guildford + 5 min transfer + 29 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
33 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2266/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
82%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Caversham
Full-time 34.1%Part-time 16.3%Unemployed 2.2%Not in labour 47.4%
Dwelling Types
Caversham
House 93.8%Semi-detached 2.0%Other 3.9%
Commute Mode
Caversham
Car 87.7%Transit 3.2%Walk 1.0%WFH 7.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
58.5%
India
7.4%
England
4.8%
Philippines
3.9%
New Zealand
3.0%
Language at Home
English only
67.1%
Arabic
1.2%
Hindi
0.8%
Mandarin
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Caversham
Is Caversham safe?
Caversham has a safety score of 50/100, which is around 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: Viveash (75/100), Woodbridge (WA) (12/100), Guildford (WA) (18/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Caversham?
Median weekly rent in Caversham is $785/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Viveash ($850/wk), Woodbridge (WA) ($825/wk), Guildford (WA) ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Caversham?
Caversham has a school rating of 67/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Caversham Valley Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Caversham from Perth CBD?
Caversham is 28 minutes by car, or 57 minutes by public transport, or 39 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Caversham affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Caversham is $890K, up 14.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $701K. For renters, median weekly rent is $785/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Viveash ($886K), Woodbridge (WA) ($1.1M), Guildford (WA) ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/caversham
🚗 Car Dependent🏗️ New Development👨👩👧 Family Friendly💰 Affordable🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Caversham is a fast-growing outer suburb on the edge of the Swan Valley, popular with young families drawn by affordable new estates and the rural feel of the area. It is firmly car-dependent with limited public transport, but residents enjoy easy access to wineries, nature trails, and the river. Safety concerns and a lack of urban amenities are the main trade-offs in what remains a suburb still finding its identity.
Property prices sit at a median of $890k and rent of $785/week, which is 13% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 28-minute drive to the CBD (or 57 min via public transport), and most residents drive (71%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 50/100 safety score is 2 points below the metro mean of 52. School quality is well above average, with 1 school holding a combined 67/100 rating. At a median age of 33, the suburb has a younger-than-average profile and household income of $2,266/week.
“We just recently moved into a newly constructed house in Caversham. Overnight we had our water heater nicked.”— 80 upvotes in community discussion