15 min drive to Airport Central + 5 min transfer + 26 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1758/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
75%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
High Wycombe
Full-time 32.9%Part-time 16.6%Unemployed 2.8%Not in labour 47.7%
Dwelling Types
High Wycombe
House 96.2%Semi-detached 3.6%
Commute Mode
High Wycombe
Car 88.8%Transit 3.8%Walk 1.0%WFH 6.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.4%
England
7.0%
New Zealand
4.2%
Philippines
1.8%
India
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
90.5%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about High Wycombe
Is High Wycombe safe?
High Wycombe has a safety score of 61/100, 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. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Maida Vale (76/100), Forrestfield (37/100), Bushmead (80/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in High Wycombe?
Median weekly rent in High Wycombe is $730/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Maida Vale ($750/wk), Forrestfield ($690/wk), Bushmead ($890/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in High Wycombe?
High Wycombe has a school rating of 39/100 across 3 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include High Wycombe Primary School (Primary), Edney Primary School (Primary), Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is High Wycombe from Perth CBD?
High Wycombe is 29 minutes by car, or 42 minutes by public transport, or 46 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is High Wycombe affordable to buy in?
The median house price in High Wycombe is $840K, up 20.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $688K. For renters, median weekly rent is $730/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Maida Vale ($949K), Forrestfield ($833K), Bushmead ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/high-wycombe
🚆 Public Transport
High Wycombe sits on Perth's eastern fringe, wedged between the airport and the Darling Scarp foothills. The Airport Line train station transformed commute times and property prices have surged on the back of it. Bushfire risk is real, with emergency-level events in 2021 and 2026 drawing out genuine community solidarity. Crime headlines crop up regularly, and the suburb's limited road connections make it feel isolated when things go wrong.
The typical house sells for around $840k and rent of $730/week, placing it 18% below the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 29-minute drive or 42 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (73%). With a safety score of 61/100, the area is 9 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 3 schools hold a combined rating of 39/100, around average. The median age is 38, with households earning $1,758/week.
“From getting there and helping people evacuate as soon as possible, to knocking on doors to inform residents to 'GTFO, ASAP', to setting up & using hoses to wet dry land; it doesn't take much to help your community.”— 347 upvotes in community discussion