Full-time 28.5%Part-time 17.7%Unemployed 1.5%Not in labour 52.3%
Dwelling Types
Greenough
House 99.1%Other 0.9%
Commute Mode
Greenough
Car 80.7%Transit 2.1%Walk 4.3%WFH 12.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
74.7%
England
6.4%
New Zealand
1.2%
South Africa
1.2%
Language at Home
English only
98.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Greenough
Is Greenough safe?
Greenough has a safety score of 57/100, which is around 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: Cape Burney (30/100), Wandina (34/100), Tarcoola Beach (25/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Greenough?
Median weekly rent in Greenough is $630/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cape Burney ($565/wk), Wandina ($670/wk), Tarcoola Beach ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Greenough affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Greenough is $906K. For renters, median weekly rent is $630/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cape Burney ($615K), Wandina ($730K), Tarcoola Beach ($730K). (Data as of July 2026)
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🏛️ Heritage🌾 Rural📸 Tourist Activity
Greenough is a quiet rural locality south of Geraldton, best known for its remarkably preserved colonial heritage: the Central Greenough Historical Village and Hampton Arms Inn attract history enthusiasts passing through WA's Mid West. The Greenough River holds deep Indigenous significance. Public discussion skews heavily toward Greenough Regional Prison and its recurring controversies, reflecting the facility's outsized presence in an otherwise sparsely populated farming district.
Houses here have a median value of $906k and rent of $630/week, 11% below the Perth metro median. Safety rates at 57/100, 5 points above the Perth metro average of 52. The population has a median age of 45 and earns $1,892/week per household.
“Naajuga elders devastated after vandals destroy Greenough River's sacred Bimara statue”— 88 upvotes in community discussion