9 min drive to Currambine + 5 min transfer + 40 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
$3144/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
91%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
11.8%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Iluka
Full-time 33.9%Part-time 22.1%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 41.4%
Dwelling Types
Iluka
House 97.7%Semi-detached 0.9%Flat/Unit 1.3%
Commute Mode
Iluka
Car 77.9%Transit 6.5%Walk 0.9%WFH 14.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
45.7%
England
23.1%
South Africa
8.1%
New Zealand
1.9%
India
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
87.2%
Mandarin
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Iluka
Is Iluka safe?
Iluka has a safety score of 96/100, which is well 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Burns Beach (90/100), Currambine (72/100), Kinross (83/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Iluka?
Median weekly rent in Iluka is $1275/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Burns Beach ($1350/wk), Currambine ($850/wk), Kinross ($795/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Iluka from Perth CBD?
Iluka is 28 minutes by car, or 62 minutes by public transport, or 54 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Iluka affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Iluka is $1.6M, up 12.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.2M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1275/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Burns Beach ($1.6M), Currambine ($1.0M), Kinross ($985K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/iluka
Iluka is a quiet, established coastal suburb in Perth's northern corridor, prized for its beach access and scenic sunsets over the Indian Ocean. A popular choice for families, it sits near Ocean Reef and Mullaloo with good school options nearby. The trade-off is distance from the city, commutes south can be slow, and a mandatory Homeowners Association that enforces strict property guidelines and collects additional rates. At $1.65M and rent of $1275/week, the local housing market is 62% above the Perth metro median.
Iluka sits a 28-minute drive from the CBD (62 min by transit), and most residents drive (64%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 96/100, 44 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
The suburb's median age of 46 and household income of $3,144/week sit near the broader average.