14 min drive to Whiteman Park + 5 min transfer + 33 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
46 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1679/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
82%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Herne Hill
Full-time 28.0%Part-time 19.1%Unemployed 2.0%Not in labour 50.8%
Dwelling Types
Herne Hill
House 97.3%Semi-detached 0.7%Flat/Unit 2.0%
Commute Mode
Herne Hill
Car 78.8%Transit 2.6%Walk 2.7%WFH 15.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
74.2%
England
6.7%
New Zealand
3.0%
Vietnam
0.4%
Philippines
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
87.3%
Italian
1.9%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Arabic
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Herne Hill
Is Herne Hill safe?
Herne Hill has a safety score of 70/100, which is 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Middle Swan (26/100), Stratton (23/100), Jane Brook (85/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Herne Hill?
Median weekly rent in Herne Hill is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Middle Swan ($650/wk), Stratton ($650/wk), Jane Brook ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Herne Hill?
Herne Hill has a school rating of 66/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Herne Hill Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Herne Hill from Perth CBD?
Herne Hill is 37 minutes by car, or 80 minutes by public transport, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Herne Hill affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Herne Hill is $818K, down 0.7% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Middle Swan ($752K), Stratton ($685K), Jane Brook ($985K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/herne-hill
Herne Hill is a quiet, semi-rural suburb on the edge of Perth's Swan Valley wine region. Sitting alongside the Swan River and within easy reach of the Perth Hills, it draws residents who value space, nature, and outdoor recreation, particularly dirt biking and river access, over urban convenience. Car dependent and low density, it suits those seeking a relaxed, established lifestyle away from the city hustle. Houses here have a median value of $818k and rent of $700/week, 20% below the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 37-minute drive by car or 80 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (65%). With a safety score of 70/100, the area rates 18 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
With 1 school scoring 66/100, education here is well above average. The population has a median age of 46 and earns $1,679/week per household.