Full-time 26.0%Part-time 17.6%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 53.4%
Dwelling Types
Cookernup
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Cookernup
Car 83.7%Transit 1.4%Walk 1.8%WFH 13.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
77.0%
England
9.9%
New Zealand
1.5%
South Africa
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
98.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Cookernup
Is Cookernup safe?
Cookernup has a safety score of 76/100, which is 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: Yarloop (74/100), Harvey (56/100), Waroona (44/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Cookernup?
Median weekly rent in Cookernup is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Yarloop ($1100/wk), Harvey ($550/wk), Waroona ($550/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Cookernup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Cookernup is $725K, up 5.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Yarloop ($618K), Harvey ($605K), Waroona ($628K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/cookernup
Cookernup is a modest-sized suburb around 115 km from central Perth with a population of 604. Median property values reach $725k and rent of $700/week, 29% below the Perth metro median.
Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 76/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 24 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Demographically, the median age sits at 46 and household income at $1,518/week.