Full-time 31.4%Part-time 14.3%Unemployed 1.8%Not in labour 52.5%
Dwelling Types
Corrigin
House 90.9%Semi-detached 5.7%Other 3.4%
Commute Mode
Corrigin
Car 81.9%Bicycle 1.1%Walk 6.5%WFH 10.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
81.2%
New Zealand
3.6%
England
3.1%
Philippines
0.9%
South Africa
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
96.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Corrigin
Is Corrigin safe?
Corrigin has a safety score of 93/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bruce Rock (80/100), Quairading (34/100), Kellerberrin (47/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Corrigin?
Median weekly rent in Corrigin is $137.5/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bruce Rock ($375/wk), Quairading ($600/wk), Kellerberrin ($380/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Corrigin?
Corrigin has a school rating of 22/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Corrigin District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Corrigin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Corrigin is $265K, up 1.2% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $137.5/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bruce Rock ($237K), Quairading ($323K), Kellerberrin ($254K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Corrigin is a quiet wheatbelt farming town about 230km southeast of Perth, best known for its quirky dog cemetery that draws tourists from across the globe. Life here revolves around agriculture, cattle, grain, and wide open paddocks, with a tight-knit community that pulls together when bushfires or emergencies strike. It's unhurried and genuinely rural, not a place for city conveniences, but one with real heritage character and an oddly famous claim to fame. Buyers can expect a median price of $265k and rent of $138/week, 74% below the Perth metro median.
The area scores 93/100 for safety, comfortably 41 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. There are 1 school nearby, rated 22/100 overall and below the Perth average.
With a median age of 50, it is a more established community with a household income of $1,157/week.