10 min drive to Warwick + 5 min transfer + 24 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1239/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
9.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
62%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
3.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Girrawheen
Full-time 24.4%Part-time 15.4%Unemployed 4.6%Not in labour 55.6%
Dwelling Types
Girrawheen
House 76.8%Semi-detached 22.4%
Commute Mode
Girrawheen
Car 91.5%Transit 3.3%Walk 0.8%WFH 4.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
53.5%
Vietnam
6.3%
England
3.9%
Philippines
2.6%
New Zealand
2.2%
Language at Home
English only
60.0%
Vietnamese
4.4%
Arabic
1.2%
Spanish
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Girrawheen
Is Girrawheen safe?
Girrawheen 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Balga (26/100), Marangaroo (69/100), Hamersley (84/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Girrawheen?
Median weekly rent in Girrawheen is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Balga ($680/wk), Marangaroo ($750/wk), Hamersley ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Girrawheen?
Girrawheen has a school rating of 37/100 across 6 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Emmanuel Christian Community School (Combined), Girrawheen Senior High School (Secondary), Our Lady of Mercy Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Girrawheen from Perth CBD?
Girrawheen is 23 minutes by car, or 50 minutes by public transport, or 39 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Girrawheen affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Girrawheen is $750K, up 17.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $600K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Balga ($725K), Marangaroo ($900K), Hamersley ($1.0M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/girrawheen
💰 Affordable⚠️ Safety Concern🌳 Established🌍 Multicultural🚗 Car Dependent
Girrawheen is one of Perth's most affordable suburbs, drawing first home buyers and investors to its large established blocks close to the CBD. It carries a well-known crime reputation — home invasions and antisocial behaviour feature regularly in local conversation — and unemployment runs well above average. Yet the suburb has genuine community character: it hosts one of Perth's biggest Vietnamese Lunar New Year festivals, and its multicultural mix adds a lived-in warmth that purely stats-driven assessments miss.
Buyers can expect a median price of $750k and rent of $650/week, 26% below the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 23-minute drive away (50 min by transit), and 76% of residents drive, reflecting limited public transport options. At 35/100, the crime score is 17 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 6 schools nearby, rated 37/100 overall and around average. Residents have a median age of 36 and household income of $1,239/week.