9 min drive to High Wycombe + 5 min transfer + 46 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
49 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2169/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
91%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Gooseberry Hill
Full-time 28.9%Part-time 18.7%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 50.6%
Dwelling Types
Gooseberry Hill
House 96.7%Semi-detached 2.6%Flat/Unit 0.6%
Commute Mode
Gooseberry Hill
Car 79.9%Transit 3.0%Bicycle 0.6%Walk 0.9%WFH 15.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.1%
England
14.3%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.5%
India
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
93.4%
Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Gooseberry Hill
Is Gooseberry Hill safe?
Gooseberry Hill has a safety score of 93/100, 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: Maida Vale (76/100), Kalamunda (76/100), Bushmead (80/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Gooseberry Hill?
Median weekly rent in Gooseberry Hill is $952/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Maida Vale ($750/wk), Kalamunda ($700/wk), Bushmead ($890/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Gooseberry Hill?
Gooseberry Hill has a school rating of 71/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Gooseberry Hill Primary School (Primary), Mary's Mount Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Gooseberry Hill from Perth CBD?
Gooseberry Hill is 34 minutes by car, or 60 minutes by public transport, or 60 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Gooseberry Hill affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Gooseberry Hill is $1.3M, up 10.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $525K. For renters, median weekly rent is $952/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Maida Vale ($949K), Kalamunda ($1.2M), Bushmead ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/gooseberry-hill
🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors🏡 Quiet Residential🌳 Established🛡️ Safe
Gooseberry Hill is a quiet, heavily treed hills suburb best known for its spectacular Perth city lookout and the famous Zig Zag scenic drive. Life here revolves around nature: bushwalking, outdoor recreation, and watching the city lights spread out far below. It is deeply car-dependent and far from urban conveniences, but for those seeking a genuine tree-change in an established, close-knit community, the tradeoff feels worthwhile.
Median property values reach $1.31M and rent of $952/week, 28% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 34-minute drive to the CBD (60 min on public transport), where most residents drive (69%). Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 93/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 41 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 71/100, well above average. Demographically, the median age sits at 49 and household income at $2,169/week.
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