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NAPLAN Scores
Overall
2
Reading
274
Writing
321
Numeracy
291
Grammar
253
Spelling
293
Administration
Fees
$103
Students
221
Ratio
8:1
Attend.
90%
Demographics
ICSEA
950
Gender
41%/59%
Indig.
11%
LBOTE
45%
Location & Travel
0 min(12.0 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
8 min drive to Oats Street + 5 min transfer + 21 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1520/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
53%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Cloverdale
Full-time 31.4%Part-time 16.8%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 48.6%
Dwelling Types
Cloverdale
House 73.9%Semi-detached 19.7%Flat/Unit 5.8%Other 0.7%
Commute Mode
Cloverdale
Car 85.3%Transit 6.9%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 1.8%WFH 5.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
50.2%
Philippines
4.9%
India
4.2%
England
3.8%
New Zealand
3.4%
Language at Home
English only
63.7%
Mandarin
1.8%
Arabic
1.2%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Cantonese
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cloverdale
Is Cloverdale safe?
Cloverdale has a safety score of 10/100, 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. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Belmont (WA) (9/100), Kewdale (36/100), Redcliffe (WA) (13/100). (Data as of June 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cloverdale?
Median weekly rent in Cloverdale is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Belmont (WA) ($750/wk), Kewdale ($715/wk), Redcliffe (WA) ($750/wk). (Data as of June 2026)
What are schools like in Cloverdale?
Cloverdale has a school rating of 37/100 across 5 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Primary), Belmay Primary School (Primary), Cloverdale Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of June 2026)
How far is Cloverdale from Perth CBD?
Cloverdale is 19 minutes by car, or 49 minutes by public transport, or 34 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of June 2026)
Is Cloverdale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cloverdale is $855K, up 17.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $585K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Belmont (WA) ($920K), Kewdale ($930K), Redcliffe (WA) ($860K). (Data as of June 2026)
Cloverdale is an affordable, established suburb in Perth's eastern corridor, sitting a short drive from the CBD and even closer to the airport. It's a multicultural community with a strong local identity — long-running businesses, friendly neighbours, and Christmas light trails speak to genuine community spirit. Safety concerns are real and street-dependent, but the area is clearly on an upward trajectory, with newer builds and rising buyer interest signalling slow but steady gentrification.
The median house price is $855k and rent of $700/week, 16% below the Perth metro median. From Cloverdale, the CBD is a 19-minute drive away (49 min by transit), and most residents drive (71%). The safety score of 10/100 is 42 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 5 schools, rated 37/100 and around average. Typical residents are around 34 years old, with a household income of $1,520/week.