8 min drive to Subiaco + 5 min transfer + 13 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1562/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
34%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
3.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Glendalough
Full-time 32.6%Part-time 25.8%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 39.1%
Dwelling Types
Glendalough
House 7.6%Semi-detached 35.5%Flat/Unit 56.6%
Commute Mode
Glendalough
Car 75.8%Transit 15.7%Bicycle 2.0%Walk 2.0%WFH 4.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
33.3%
India
11.9%
Nepal
3.3%
England
3.2%
Philippines
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
45.3%
Hindi
1.6%
Mandarin
0.9%
Cantonese
0.6%
Spanish
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Glendalough
Is Glendalough safe?
Glendalough has a safety score of 25/100, 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: Wembley (75/100), Mount Hawthorn (69/100), Osborne Park (11/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Glendalough?
Median weekly rent in Glendalough is $875/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wembley ($1050/wk), Mount Hawthorn ($950/wk), Osborne Park ($780/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Glendalough?
Glendalough has a school rating of 100/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Chrysalis Montessori School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Glendalough from Perth CBD?
Glendalough is 11 minutes by car, or 42 minutes by public transport, or 26 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Glendalough affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Glendalough is $1.0M, up 5.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $500K. For renters, median weekly rent is $875/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wembley ($1.9M), Mount Hawthorn ($1.8M), Osborne Park ($995K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Glendalough sits quietly on Perth's inner north, anchored by its busy train station on the Joondalup-Yanchep line. It draws attention mainly for its excellent freeway bike path, the local IGA shopping centre, and its status as an affordable entry point into the inner suburbs. The Herdsman Glendalough precinct redevelopment looms on the horizon, hinting at future densification. The suburb rarely makes news for bad reasons, and its low profile is arguably its appeal.
The typical house sells for around $1.02M and rent of $875/week, placing it close to the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a short 11-minute drive or 42 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (62%). With a safety score of 25/100, crime rates run 27 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 100/100, among the highest in Perth. The median age is 34, with households earning $1,562/week.
“Shoutout again to the awesome bike path network around town. This is on the freeway, near Glendalough Station. The far left is northbound bikes, then southbound bikes in the middle.. pedestrian walkway on the far right. Who could ask for anything more!”— 357 upvotes in community discussion