32 min drive to Midland + 5 min transfer + 41 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
47 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2449/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
90%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Gidgegannup
Full-time 32.5%Part-time 18.6%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 47.2%
Dwelling Types
Gidgegannup
House 98.3%Flat/Unit 0.8%Other 1.0%
Commute Mode
Gidgegannup
Car 79.3%Transit 1.4%Walk 2.3%WFH 17.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.7%
England
9.3%
New Zealand
2.2%
South Africa
1.5%
Philippines
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
95.7%
Italian
0.3%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Gidgegannup
Is Gidgegannup safe?
Gidgegannup has a safety score of 81/100, which is well 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: Mount Helena (90/100), Brigadoon (83/100), Stoneville (82/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Gidgegannup?
Median weekly rent in Gidgegannup is $860/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Helena ($720/wk), Brigadoon ($1200/wk), Stoneville ($875/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Gidgegannup?
Gidgegannup has a school rating of 15/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Gidgegannup Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Gidgegannup from Perth CBD?
Gidgegannup is 55 minutes by car, or 78 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Gidgegannup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Gidgegannup is $1.7M, up 43.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $860/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mount Helena ($985K), Brigadoon ($1.7M), Stoneville ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/gidgegannup
Gidgegannup is a sprawling rural community on Perth's eastern fringe, wild, quiet, and close to nature. Noble Falls and Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary draw visitors, while residents embrace a genuine bush lifestyle. The trade-offs are real: bushfires recur, buses barely reach the area, fixed wireless internet is the norm, and most properties run on rainwater tanks. A charming local bakery anchors community life in an otherwise amenity-sparse setting. Houses here have a median value of $1.72M and rent of $860/week, 69% above the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 55-minute drive by car, and most residents drive (64%). With a safety score of 81/100, the area rates 29 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
With 1 school scoring 15/100, education here is below the Perth average. The population has a median age of 47 and earns $2,449/week per household.