Donnybrook District High SchoolCombinedGovernment35
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
35
Reading
465
Writing
460
Numeracy
482
Grammar
468
Spelling
480
Administration
Fees
$146
Students
468
Ratio
14:1
Attend.
87%
Demographics
ICSEA
959
Gender
47%/53%
Indig.
8%
LBOTE
10%
Demographics & Census
46 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1279/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
4.6%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
5.1%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Donnybrook
Full-time 24.4%Part-time 15.3%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 58.2%
Dwelling Types
Donnybrook
House 95.5%Semi-detached 3.3%Other 0.7%
Commute Mode
Donnybrook
Car 87.8%Transit 1.1%Walk 4.6%WFH 6.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.7%
England
6.5%
New Zealand
2.4%
Vietnam
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
93.7%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Donnybrook
Is Donnybrook safe?
Donnybrook has a safety score of 58/100, which is around 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Argyle (WA) (94/100), Boyanup (61/100), Dardanup (48/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Donnybrook?
Median weekly rent in Donnybrook is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Argyle (WA) ($600/wk), Boyanup ($538/wk), Dardanup ($580/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Donnybrook?
Donnybrook has a school rating of 50/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Donnybrook District High School (Combined), St Mary's School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Donnybrook affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Donnybrook is $705K, up 25.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $430K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Argyle (WA) ($1.1M), Boyanup ($930K), Dardanup ($730K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/donnybrook
🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established🤝 Community💰 Affordable
Donnybrook punches well above its size as a country town, anchored by its celebrated bakeries and cider scene that pull in Perth day-trippers year-round. The Ferguson Valley setting delivers genuine rural charm: open orchards, scenic drives, and easy camping. Community life is active and opinionated, though bushfire risk is a persistent reality and the town depends entirely on the car. A relaxed, unpretentious base for those who value space, fresh produce, and small-town character over urban convenience.
Property prices sit at a median of $705k and rent of $650/week, which is 31% below the Perth metro median. Crime levels are moderate, and the 58/100 safety score is 6 points above the metro mean of 52. School quality is above average, with 2 schools holding a combined 50/100 rating. At a median age of 46, households here bring in $1,279/week.
“What's the best bakery in WA? I'll give a vote to the Donnybrook Bakery. Keen to hear your thoughts.”— 52 upvotes in community discussion