4 min drive to Shenton Park + 5 min transfer + 16 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
42 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$3570/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
86%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Floreat
Full-time 29.8%Part-time 20.3%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 47.8%
Dwelling Types
Floreat
House 89.8%Semi-detached 2.7%Flat/Unit 7.5%
Commute Mode
Floreat
Car 72.6%Transit 7.5%Bicycle 3.0%Walk 1.8%WFH 15.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.3%
England
6.9%
South Africa
2.1%
China
1.6%
Malaysia
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
87.3%
Mandarin
1.2%
Italian
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Floreat
Is Floreat safe?
Floreat has a safety score of 88/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Churchlands (96/100), City Beach (87/100), Shenton Park (71/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Floreat?
Median weekly rent in Floreat is $1163/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Churchlands ($1375/wk), City Beach ($1425/wk), Shenton Park ($1200/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Floreat?
Floreat has a school rating of 98/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Churchlands Primary School (Primary), Floreat Park Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Floreat from Perth CBD?
Floreat is 17 minutes by car, or 35 minutes by public transport, or 25 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Floreat affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Floreat is $2.4M, up 12.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.5M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1163/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Churchlands ($2.2M), City Beach ($4.0M), Shenton Park ($2.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/floreat
🏖️ Beach Lifestyle💎 Expensive🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Floreat is an affluent, established western suburb defined by its stunning beach, sweeping bushland in Bold Park, and generous residential blocks. Families and professionals are drawn by the coastal lifestyle, excellent schools nearby, and quiet tree-lined streets, though car dependence is the norm and the price of entry is steep. Community life tends toward the private side, with sports clubs filling the social calendar rather than a buzzing strip.
The typical house sells for around $2.40M and rent of $1163/week, placing it 136% above the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 17-minute drive or 35 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (62%). At 88/100, safety here is notably above the metro average of 52 by 36 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. The area's 2 schools hold a combined rating of 98/100, among the highest in Perth. The median age is 42, with households earning $3,570/week.