Full-time 36.7%Part-time 13.4%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 48.3%
Dwelling Types
Hyden
House 96.0%Semi-detached 2.4%Other 1.6%
Commute Mode
Hyden
Car 65.5%Bicycle 2.9%Walk 13.2%WFH 18.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.9%
New Zealand
3.9%
England
2.1%
Language at Home
English only
97.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Hyden
Is Hyden safe?
Hyden has a safety score of 41/100, 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Grace (71/100), Bruce Rock (80/100), Corrigin (93/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Hyden?
Median weekly rent in Hyden is $500/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Grace ($771.26/wk), Bruce Rock ($375/wk), Corrigin ($137.5/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Hyden?
Hyden has a school rating of 66/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Hyden Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Hyden affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Hyden is $200K, down 39.2% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Grace ($341K), Bruce Rock ($237K), Corrigin ($265K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/hyden
Hyden is a quiet Wheatbelt town best known as the gateway to Wave Rock, one of WA's most iconic natural landmarks. It sits comfortably on the Perth-Esperance road trip route, drawing families, geology fans, and adventurers for an overnight stop. Entirely car-dependent and remote, it offers little in the way of urban amenities, but for those after wide-open space and ancient granite, it delivers. At $200k and rent of $500/week, the local housing market is 80% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 41/100 sits 11 points below the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 66/100, well above average.
The suburb's median age of 44 and household income of $1,367/week sit near the broader average.