13 min drive to Mandurah + 5 min transfer + 63 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
61 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$957/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
5.7%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
72%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
6.3%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.0
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Erskine
Full-time 18.0%Part-time 12.1%Unemployed 2.0%Not in labour 67.9%
Dwelling Types
Erskine
House 79.1%Semi-detached 19.1%Flat/Unit 1.9%
Commute Mode
Erskine
Car 85.0%Transit 4.6%Walk 2.1%WFH 8.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
63.5%
England
15.7%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.4%
Philippines
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
94.4%
Greek
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Spanish
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Erskine
Is Erskine safe?
Erskine has a safety score of 72/100, which is above 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: Halls Head (55/100), Dudley Park (WA) (50/100), Mandurah (4/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Erskine?
Median weekly rent in Erskine is $635/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Halls Head ($650/wk), Dudley Park (WA) ($610/wk), Mandurah ($550/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Erskine from Perth CBD?
Erskine is 62 minutes by car, or 93 minutes by public transport, or 81 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Erskine affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Erskine is $800K, up 16.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $660K. For renters, median weekly rent is $635/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Halls Head ($880K), Dudley Park (WA) ($750K), Mandurah ($650K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/erskine
Erskine is a mid-sized suburb around 62 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 5,429. The typical house sells for around $800k and rent of $635/week, placing it 22% below the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 62-minute drive or 93 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (64%). At 72/100, safety here is notably above the metro average of 52 by 20 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
The median age of 61 points to a mature, settled community earning $957/week per household.