5 min drive to Oats Street + 5 min transfer + 21 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
$1597/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
61%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Kewdale
Full-time 31.7%Part-time 16.3%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 49.4%
Dwelling Types
Kewdale
House 71.7%Semi-detached 23.8%Flat/Unit 4.4%
Commute Mode
Kewdale
Car 82.8%Transit 8.4%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 1.6%WFH 6.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
49.8%
England
4.1%
India
3.9%
New Zealand
3.3%
China
3.1%
Language at Home
English only
59.8%
Mandarin
2.1%
Arabic
1.6%
Italian
0.9%
Cantonese
0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kewdale
Is Kewdale safe?
Kewdale has a safety score of 36/100, which is 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: Cloverdale (10/100), Queens Park (WA) (37/100), East Cannington (45/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kewdale?
Median weekly rent in Kewdale is $715/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cloverdale ($700/wk), Queens Park (WA) ($778/wk), East Cannington ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kewdale?
Kewdale has a school rating of 83/100 across 3 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) (Combined), Kewdale Primary School (Primary), Carlisle Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Kewdale from Perth CBD?
Kewdale is 20 minutes by car, or 48 minutes by public transport, or 31 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kewdale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kewdale is $930K, up 23.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $628K. For renters, median weekly rent is $715/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cloverdale ($855K), Queens Park (WA) ($851K), East Cannington ($850K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/kewdale
⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent
Kewdale is an affordable, established suburb straddling the residential and industrial worlds near Perth Airport. Tomato Lake draws locals for walks and photography, and tight-knit streets around Kewdale Primary have real community spirit. The trade-off is a suburb that wears its mixed-use zoning plainly, with freight corridors, airport proximity, and a patchy safety reputation.
Median property values reach $930k and rent of $715/week, 9% below the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 20-minute drive to the CBD (48 min on public transport), where most residents drive (68%). The local safety score of 36/100 comes in 16 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 3 schools with a rating of 83/100, among the highest in Perth. Demographically, the median age sits at 36 and household income at $1,597/week.
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