Full-time 30.5%Part-time 19.1%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 48.6%
Dwelling Types
Gelorup
House 98.8%Other 1.2%
Commute Mode
Gelorup
Car 88.6%Transit 1.8%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 1.8%WFH 6.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
77.2%
England
6.2%
South Africa
3.0%
New Zealand
1.9%
Philippines
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
94.8%
Italian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Gelorup
Is Gelorup safe?
Gelorup has a safety score of 44/100, 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: Dalyellup (42/100), Usher (25/100), College Grove (35/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Gelorup?
Median weekly rent in Gelorup is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dalyellup ($700/wk), Usher ($600/wk), College Grove ($663/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Gelorup?
Gelorup has a school rating of 86/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Gelorup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Gelorup is $1.1M, up 6.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dalyellup ($750K), Usher ($622K), College Grove ($715K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/gelorup
Gelorup is a modest-sized suburb around 165 km from central Perth with a population of 2,255. Property prices sit at a median of $1.07M and rent of $850/week, which is 5% above the Perth metro median.
Crime levels are moderate, and the 44/100 safety score is 8 points below the metro mean of 52. School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 1 school holding a combined 86/100 rating.
At a median age of 46, households here bring in $2,330/week.