Full-time 31.8%Part-time 18.9%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 47.7%
Dwelling Types
Glenfield
House 97.7%Semi-detached 2.3%
Commute Mode
Glenfield
Car 88.6%Transit 2.1%Walk 3.7%WFH 5.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
79.1%
England
5.8%
South Africa
2.1%
New Zealand
2.0%
Vietnam
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
92.1%
Spanish
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenfield
Is Glenfield safe?
Glenfield has a safety score of 22/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Drummond Cove (57/100), Sunset Beach (15/100), Bluff Point (9/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Glenfield?
Median weekly rent in Glenfield is $660/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Drummond Cove ($670/wk), Sunset Beach ($620/wk), Bluff Point ($500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Glenfield?
Glenfield has a school rating of 14/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Leaning Tree Steiner School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Glenfield affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Glenfield is $726K, up 23.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $660/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Drummond Cove ($745K), Sunset Beach ($654K), Bluff Point ($591K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/glenfield
Glenfield is a modest-sized suburb around 380 km from central Perth with a population of 1,009. Property prices sit at a median of $726k and rent of $660/week, which is 29% below the Perth metro median.
At 22/100, the safety score sits 30 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is below the Perth average, with 1 school holding a combined 14/100 rating.
At a median age of 35, households here bring in $1,973/week.