19 min drive to Edgewater + 5 min transfer + 34 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
43 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2222/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
89%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
15.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mariginiup
Full-time 29.7%Part-time 19.9%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 47.8%
Dwelling Types
Mariginiup
House 97.3%Flat/Unit 1.2%Other 1.6%
Commute Mode
Mariginiup
Car 73.0%Transit 3.0%Walk 5.2%WFH 18.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.9%
England
13.7%
South Africa
2.9%
Vietnam
1.7%
New Zealand
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
89.5%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Greek
0.5%
Arabic
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mariginiup
Is Mariginiup safe?
Mariginiup has a safety score of 41/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Banksia Grove (38/100), Sinagra (74/100), Tapping (93/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mariginiup?
Median weekly rent in Mariginiup is $975/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Banksia Grove ($723/wk), Sinagra ($780/wk), Tapping ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mariginiup from Perth CBD?
Mariginiup is 36 minutes by car, or 104 minutes by public transport, or 58 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mariginiup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mariginiup is $1.9M. For renters, median weekly rent is $975/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Banksia Grove ($799K), Sinagra ($905K), Tapping ($980K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mariginiup
Mariginiup is a modest-sized suburb around 36 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 876. The typical house sells for around $1.86M and rent of $975/week, placing it 82% above the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 36-minute drive or 104 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (59%). With a safety score of 41/100, the area is 11 points below the metro average of 52.
The median age is 43, with households earning $2,222/week.