7 min drive to Mandurah + 5 min transfer + 63 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
47 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1004/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
9.4%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
64%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
4.7%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Greenfields
Full-time 19.2%Part-time 13.9%Unemployed 3.7%Not in labour 63.2%
Dwelling Types
Greenfields
House 77.5%Semi-detached 21.9%Flat/Unit 0.6%
Commute Mode
Greenfields
Car 86.8%Transit 4.8%Walk 2.0%WFH 6.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.1%
England
9.0%
New Zealand
3.6%
Philippines
1.7%
South Africa
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
93.7%
Italian
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Arabic
0.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Greenfields
Is Greenfields safe?
Greenfields has a safety score of 23/100, 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: Parklands (WA) (35/100), Barragup (47/100), Meadow Springs (52/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Greenfields?
Median weekly rent in Greenfields is $585/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parklands (WA) ($800/wk), Barragup ($475/wk), Meadow Springs ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Greenfields?
Greenfields has a school rating of 48/100 across 4 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Foundation Christian College (Combined), Greenfields Primary School (Primary), Riverside Education Support Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Greenfields from Perth CBD?
Greenfields is 55 minutes by car, or 86 minutes by public transport, or 75 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Greenfields affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Greenfields is $668K, up 12.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $600K. For renters, median weekly rent is $585/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Parklands (WA) ($1.2M), Barragup ($1.2M), Meadow Springs ($800K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/greenfields
Greenfields is an affordable residential suburb in the Mandurah area, attracting buyers priced out of closer suburbs. Its low housing costs draw families and first-home buyers looking to save, but the suburb carries a reputation for crime and anti-social behaviour that gives many prospective residents pause. Locals show community spirit, and the area offers a quieter suburban lifestyle, though its distance south of Perth makes car ownership a necessity. Property prices sit at a median of $668k and rent of $585/week, which is 35% below the Perth metro median.
Expect a 55-minute drive to the CBD (or 86 min via public transport), and most residents drive (68%). At 23/100, the safety score sits 29 points below Perth's metro average of 52.
School quality is above average, with 4 schools holding a combined 48/100 rating. At a median age of 47, households here bring in $1,004/week.