6 min drive to Morley + 5 min transfer + 23 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1512/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
79%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Kiara
Full-time 32.9%Part-time 17.9%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 46.3%
Dwelling Types
Kiara
House 88.7%Semi-detached 11.3%
Commute Mode
Kiara
Car 88.8%Transit 4.1%Walk 0.5%WFH 6.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.2%
India
3.9%
Vietnam
3.8%
England
3.6%
New Zealand
2.3%
Language at Home
English only
75.9%
Vietnamese
2.1%
Cantonese
1.3%
Mandarin
1.1%
Arabic
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiara
Is Kiara safe?
Kiara has a safety score of 32/100, 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: Eden Hill (53/100), Lockridge (14/100), Beechboro (25/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kiara?
Median weekly rent in Kiara is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Eden Hill ($720/wk), Lockridge ($650/wk), Beechboro ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kiara?
Kiara has a school rating of 15/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Kiara College (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Kiara from Perth CBD?
Kiara is 24 minutes by car, or 39 minutes by public transport, or 34 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kiara affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kiara is $903K, up 27.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $885K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Eden Hill ($870K), Lockridge ($760K), Beechboro ($820K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/kiara
💰 Affordable🚗 Car Dependent⚠️ Safety Concern🌳 Established
Kiara is a quiet, established suburb in Perth's northeast that punches above its weight on affordability, drawing buyers priced out of neighbouring Bassendean and Morley. Its reputation is coloured by proximity to Lockridge, and crime stats give some buyers pause, but those who visit often find a tidy, liveable neighbourhood. Car-dependent and low-key, it suits budget-conscious buyers willing to trade prestige for value.
Property prices sit at a median of $903k and rent of $750/week, which is 11% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 24-minute drive to the CBD (or 39 min via public transport), and most residents drive (73%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 32/100 safety score is 20 points below the metro mean of 52. School quality is below the Perth average, with 1 school holding a combined 15/100 rating. At a median age of 39, households here bring in $1,512/week.