3 min drive to Eglinton + 5 min transfer + 54 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
29 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2024/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Eglinton
Full-time 33.7%Part-time 15.0%Unemployed 3.0%Not in labour 48.3%
Dwelling Types
Eglinton
House 99.0%Semi-detached 0.7%
Commute Mode
Eglinton
Car 86.6%Transit 5.5%Walk 0.7%WFH 7.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
54.3%
England
14.9%
New Zealand
5.6%
South Africa
4.9%
Philippines
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
86.8%
Arabic
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Eglinton
Is Eglinton safe?
Eglinton has a safety score of 50/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Alkimos (48/100), Yanchep (43/100), Jindalee (WA) (75/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Eglinton?
Median weekly rent in Eglinton is $670/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Alkimos ($700/wk), Yanchep ($630/wk), Jindalee (WA) ($780/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Eglinton?
Eglinton has a school rating of 12/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Eglinton Beach Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Eglinton from Perth CBD?
Eglinton is 38 minutes by car, or 70 minutes by public transport, or 62 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Eglinton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Eglinton is $790K, up 16.3% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $670/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Alkimos ($826K), Yanchep ($780K), Jindalee (WA) ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/eglinton
🏗️ New Development🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable
Eglinton is a fast-growing coastal suburb on Perth's northern fringe, popular with first home buyers drawn by affordable house and land packages and larger block sizes. The beach is a short drive away and a new train station has improved links to the city, though the suburb remains car-dependent and local amenities are still catching up. Investment interest is high given the planned population growth for the corridor.
The median house price is $790k and rent of $670/week, 23% below the Perth metro median. From Eglinton, the CBD is a 38-minute drive away (70 min by transit), and most residents drive (68%). The area has a safety score of 50/100, 2 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 12/100 and below the Perth average. Residents tend to be younger (median age 29) with household incomes of $2,024/week.
“Arrived at Eglinton Station and I was the only one there aside from this crackhead who got off this bus... He started to target me and wanted to kill me. Cool. No Transperth guards around, nothing.”— 276 upvotes in community discussion