11 min drive to Queens Park + 5 min transfer + 22 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1533/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
76%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Ferndale
Full-time 28.3%Part-time 17.3%Unemployed 2.7%Not in labour 51.7%
Dwelling Types
Ferndale
House 82.2%Semi-detached 17.4%
Commute Mode
Ferndale
Car 85.9%Transit 3.7%Bicycle 1.0%Walk 0.8%WFH 8.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
58.9%
England
8.1%
Malaysia
3.0%
New Zealand
2.6%
China
2.4%
Language at Home
English only
77.7%
Mandarin
2.4%
Cantonese
0.6%
Arabic
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Ferndale
Is Ferndale safe?
Ferndale has a safety score of 66/100, 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: Wilson (37/100), Lynwood (WA) (58/100), Cannington (4/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Ferndale?
Median weekly rent in Ferndale is $720/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wilson ($780/wk), Lynwood (WA) ($700/wk), Cannington ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Ferndale?
Ferndale has a school rating of 58/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Fountain College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Ferndale from Perth CBD?
Ferndale is 28 minutes by car, or 54 minutes by public transport, or 38 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Ferndale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Ferndale is $820K, up 9.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $673K. For renters, median weekly rent is $720/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wilson ($1.1M), Lynwood (WA) ($830K), Cannington ($805K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/ferndale
🏡 Quiet Residential💰 Affordable🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established🛡️ Safe
Ferndale is one of Perth's quieter, under-the-radar suburbs in the City of Canning, so obscure that locals nominate it as the suburb no one has heard of. Sitting near the Canning River with easy access to Carousel, it attracts first-home buyers drawn to its relative affordability and lower crime rates compared to nearby Lynwood. Community bonds run strong here, even if the suburb itself stays firmly off the radar.
Property prices sit at a median of $820k and rent of $720/week, which is 20% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 28-minute drive to the CBD (or 54 min via public transport), and most residents drive (69%). Crime rates are well below average, and the 66/100 safety score sits 14 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. School quality is above average, with 1 school holding a combined 58/100 rating. At a median age of 41, households here bring in $1,533/week.
“I nominate Ferndale because I learned of its existence yesterday.”— 105 upvotes in community discussion