Full-time 24.6%Part-time 17.4%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 55.8%
Dwelling Types
Geographe
House 92.0%Semi-detached 7.5%
Commute Mode
Geographe
Car 86.9%Transit 1.9%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 1.7%WFH 8.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.3%
England
8.6%
New Zealand
2.3%
South Africa
1.4%
Vietnam
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
94.1%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Geographe
Is Geographe safe?
Geographe has a safety score of 35/100, which is below 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: Yalyalup (82/100), Busselton (2/100), West Busselton (47/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Geographe?
Median weekly rent in Geographe is $790/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Yalyalup ($800/wk), Busselton ($750/wk), West Busselton ($780/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Geographe affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Geographe is $952K, up 12.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $780K. For renters, median weekly rent is $790/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Yalyalup ($860K), Busselton ($985K), West Busselton ($940K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/geographe
Geographe is a quiet coastal suburb on the shores of Geographe Bay, adjacent to Busselton in WA's South West. It's best known for its beach lifestyle: excellent snorkelling and free diving, proximity to Cape Naturaliste, and a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Car-dependent and lightly serviced, it suits those drawn to coastal living and the wider Margaret River wine region rather than urban convenience. The typical house sells for around $952k and rent of $790/week, placing it 7% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 35/100, the area is 17 points below the metro average of 52. The median age of 50 points to a mature, settled community earning $1,333/week per household.