21 min drive to Airport Central + 5 min transfer + 26 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2083/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
87%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.5%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Lesmurdie
Full-time 28.1%Part-time 18.8%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 51.2%
Dwelling Types
Lesmurdie
House 95.5%Semi-detached 3.6%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
Lesmurdie
Car 85.4%Transit 2.6%Walk 1.3%WFH 10.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.2%
England
9.7%
New Zealand
2.8%
South Africa
1.8%
India
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
92.9%
Italian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.1%
Spanish
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Lesmurdie
Is Lesmurdie safe?
Lesmurdie has a safety score of 84/100, 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: Walliston (87/100), Kalamunda (76/100), Forrestfield (37/100). (Data as of June 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Lesmurdie?
Median weekly rent in Lesmurdie is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Walliston ($800/wk), Kalamunda ($700/wk), Forrestfield ($690/wk). (Data as of June 2026)
What are schools like in Lesmurdie?
Lesmurdie has a school rating of 66/100 across 5 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Lesmurdie Senior High School (Secondary), Mazenod College (Secondary), St Brigid's College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of June 2026)
How far is Lesmurdie from Perth CBD?
Lesmurdie is 33 minutes by car, or 71 minutes by public transport, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of June 2026)
Is Lesmurdie affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Lesmurdie is $1.1M, up 11.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.4M. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Walliston ($915K), Kalamunda ($1.2M), Forrestfield ($833K). (Data as of June 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/lesmurdie
🌿 Nature & Outdoors🚗 Car Dependent🏡 Quiet Residential👨👩👧 Family Friendly🤝 Community
Lesmurdie sits on the edge of the Darling Scarp and is defined almost entirely by its extraordinary natural setting. The falls and surrounding national park draw hikers, photographers, and wildlife watchers year-round, with sunrise views over Perth earning genuine awe. It is quiet, established, and firmly car-dependent — a hills suburb where community warmth runs high and the pace of life is deliberately unhurried.
Houses here have a median value of $1.10M and rent of $750/week, 8% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 33-minute drive by car or 71 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (70%). With a safety score of 84/100, the area rates 32 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With 5 schools scoring 66/100, education here is well above average. The population has a median age of 44 and earns $2,083/week per household.