Full-time 36.8%Part-time 17.7%Unemployed 1.4%Not in labour 44.1%
Dwelling Types
Exmouth
House 83.3%Semi-detached 2.5%Flat/Unit 5.0%Other 9.2%
Commute Mode
Exmouth
Car 74.8%Transit 1.3%Bicycle 6.8%Walk 9.4%WFH 7.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.3%
England
4.3%
New Zealand
2.4%
Philippines
1.2%
South Africa
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
92.7%
Spanish
0.5%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Exmouth
Is Exmouth safe?
Exmouth has a safety score of 64/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Onslow (27/100), Mardie (89/100), Pannawonica (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Exmouth?
Median weekly rent in Exmouth is $950/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Onslow ($1000/wk), Dampier ($1575/wk), Baynton (WA) ($1750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Exmouth?
Exmouth has a school rating of 45/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Exmouth District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Exmouth affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Exmouth is $920K, up 5.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $725K. For renters, median weekly rent is $950/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Onslow ($600K), Dampier ($940K), Baynton (WA) ($859K). (Data as of July 2026)
Exmouth sits at the tip of the North West Cape peninsula, gateway to Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's most accessible fringing reefs, where whale sharks cruise alongside snorkelers metres from the beach. A former US Navy communications base born in the Cold War, it remains a small, car-dependent town that transforms each dry season as campers, divers and road-trippers descend on Cape Range National Park. The heat, flies and remoteness are real, but the natural spectacle is unmatched in Australia.
At $920k and rent of $950/week, the local housing market is 10% below the Perth metro median. The safety score of 64/100 sits 12 points above the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 45/100, above average. The suburb's median age of 36 and household income of $2,029/week sit near the broader average.
“What a beautiful state, so unspoiled and ruggedly handsome. Beautiful clean beaches, no crowds, blue sky EVERY DAY, no humidity, drove up to Exmouth from Perth and back, stopped along the way.”— 638 upvotes in community discussion