6 min drive to Glendalough + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1862/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
58%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Innaloo
Full-time 38.2%Part-time 16.4%Unemployed 2.2%Not in labour 43.2%
Dwelling Types
Innaloo
House 31.2%Semi-detached 61.6%Flat/Unit 7.1%
Commute Mode
Innaloo
Car 81.8%Transit 6.5%Bicycle 1.1%Walk 1.7%WFH 8.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
58.3%
England
5.8%
New Zealand
2.7%
South Africa
2.0%
China
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
78.5%
Mandarin
1.5%
Italian
0.9%
Cantonese
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Innaloo
Is Innaloo safe?
Innaloo has a safety score of 18/100, which is well below 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: Woodlands (WA) (85/100), Doubleview (44/100), Stirling (WA) (72/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Innaloo?
Median weekly rent in Innaloo is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Woodlands (WA) ($1000/wk), Doubleview ($900/wk), Stirling (WA) ($900/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Innaloo?
Innaloo has a school rating of 62/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Yuluma Primary School (Primary), St Dominic's School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Innaloo from Perth CBD?
Innaloo is 16 minutes by car, or 35 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Innaloo affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Innaloo is $990K, up 15.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $722K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Woodlands (WA) ($2.0M), Doubleview ($1.4M), Stirling (WA) ($1.4M). (Data as of July 2026)
Innaloo is a busy, retail-dominated suburb in Perth's northern inner ring, anchored by Westfield, IKEA, Bunnings, and Event Cinemas with a new IMAX screen. It draws visitors from across the north side for shopping and movies, but the area is car-dependent and known for congested car parks and antisocial incidents. Housing costs have risen sharply, attracting young professionals and families seeking proximity to the coast and the CBD.
Median property values reach $990k and rent of $800/week, close to the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 16-minute drive to the CBD (35 min on public transport), where most residents drive (65%). The 18/100 safety score falls 34 points short of the metro average of 52. Families have access to 2 schools with a rating of 62/100, well above average. Demographically, the median age sits at 36 and household income at $1,862/week.
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