17 min drive to Mandurah + 5 min transfer + 63 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
50 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1207/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
7.7%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
75%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
7.1%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Falcon
Full-time 22.9%Part-time 15.4%Unemployed 3.5%Not in labour 58.2%
Dwelling Types
Falcon
House 95.1%Semi-detached 4.0%Other 0.8%
Commute Mode
Falcon
Car 84.8%Transit 3.6%Walk 1.7%WFH 9.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.6%
England
10.2%
New Zealand
3.8%
South Africa
1.0%
Philippines
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
96.1%
Greek
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Falcon
Is Falcon safe?
Falcon has a safety score of 46/100, 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: Wannanup (69/100), Erskine (WA) (72/100), Dawesville (52/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Falcon?
Median weekly rent in Falcon is $580/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wannanup ($675/wk), Erskine (WA) ($635/wk), Dawesville ($630/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Falcon from Perth CBD?
Falcon is 66 minutes by car, or 101 minutes by public transport, or 85 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Falcon affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Falcon is $800K, up 14.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $635K. For renters, median weekly rent is $580/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wannanup ($975K), Erskine (WA) ($800K), Dawesville ($860K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/falcon
Falcon is a quiet coastal suburb between Mandurah and Dawesville, best known for its beautiful bay beach that draws visitors from across the Perth metro area. It offers affordable entry-level coastal living, but sits firmly at Perth's southern fringe, far from the CBD with minimal services. Planned social housing developments and properties languishing on the market have raised questions about the suburb's trajectory, though its beach lifestyle retains genuine appeal. Buyers can expect a median price of $800k and rent of $580/week, 22% below the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 66-minute drive away (101 min by transit), and most residents drive (63%). At 46/100, the crime score is 6 points below Perth's metro average of 52.
With a median age of 50, it is a more established community with a household income of $1,207/week.