40 min drive to Eglinton + 5 min transfer + 54 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1603/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
1.7%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
71%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
7.3%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Gingin
Full-time 26.0%Part-time 15.7%Unemployed 0.8%Not in labour 57.5%
Dwelling Types
Gingin
House 95.3%Semi-detached 2.5%Other 2.2%
Commute Mode
Gingin
Car 83.9%Transit 2.5%Walk 4.6%WFH 9.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.6%
England
7.0%
Philippines
4.5%
New Zealand
1.7%
South Africa
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
92.0%
Italian
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Gingin
Is Gingin safe?
Gingin has a safety score of 50/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bindoon (56/100), Chittering (79/100), Muchea (12/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Gingin?
Median weekly rent in Gingin is $550/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bindoon ($725/wk), Chittering ($833/wk), Muchea ($955/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Gingin?
Gingin has a school rating of 27/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Gingin District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Gingin from Perth CBD?
Gingin is 62 minutes by car, or 109 minutes by public transport, or 99 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Gingin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Gingin is $675K, up 19.5% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $550/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bindoon ($850K), Chittering ($1.2M), Muchea ($900K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/gingin
🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors💰 Affordable🤝 Community🏡 Quiet Residential
Gingin is a quiet farming town about 85km north of Perth, best known as the home of the Gravity Discovery Centre and its world-class observatory. It draws stargazers, science enthusiasts, and families seeking large blocks at affordable prices. Community spirit runs strong, a post office photo once went viral, but life here demands a car for everything, and bushfire seasons keep residents on alert.
Houses here have a median value of $675k and rent of $550/week, 34% below the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 62-minute drive by car or 109 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (68%). Safety rates at 50/100, 2 points below the Perth metro average of 52. With 1 school scoring 27/100, education here is around average. The population has a median age of 40 and earns $1,603/week per household.
“M 28 & Wife F 29, two kids aged 1 & 3. Looking to buy a relatively large plot (2000m^2 ish) out in Gingin and build a house over the next few years... Major Pro's is the land size we get for the price & the culture / lifestyle we always read about these smaller further out areas having.”— 33 upvotes in community discussion