13 min drive to Seaforth + 5 min transfer + 37 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1987/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
84%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Martin
Full-time 31.2%Part-time 15.7%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 50.7%
Dwelling Types
Martin
House 92.6%Semi-detached 5.8%Other 1.6%
Commute Mode
Martin
Car 84.7%Transit 2.6%Walk 3.2%WFH 9.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.0%
England
5.7%
Philippines
3.0%
New Zealand
2.9%
India
2.3%
Language at Home
English only
79.1%
Hindi
0.9%
Italian
0.6%
Arabic
0.5%
Mandarin
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Martin
Is Martin safe?
Martin has a safety score of 53/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Orange Grove (WA) (46/100), Gosnells (19/100), Maddington (12/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Martin?
Median weekly rent in Martin is $760/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Orange Grove (WA) ($950/wk), Gosnells ($650/wk), Maddington ($655/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Martin?
Martin has a school rating of 52/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Lumen Christi College (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Martin from Perth CBD?
Martin is 36 minutes by car, or 120 minutes by public transport, or 55 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Martin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Martin is $903K, up 6.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $719K. For renters, median weekly rent is $760/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Orange Grove (WA) ($1.7M), Gosnells ($730K), Maddington ($730K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/martin
Martin is a quiet, semi-rural suburb on Perth's southeastern fringe, wedged between Kelmscott and Roleystone in the City of Gosnells. Lumen Christi College is its main landmark, an anchor for families and a venue for community activity. Beyond that, Martin trades all urban convenience for open land and bushland access. Bushfire risk is real and recurring, car dependence is total, and services require a drive, but the space and quiet are genuine. Buyers can expect a median price of $903k and rent of $760/week, 11% below the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 36-minute drive away (120 min by transit), and most residents drive (71%). At 53/100, the crime score is 1 point above Perth's metro average of 52.
There are 1 school nearby, rated 52/100 overall and above average. Residents have a median age of 40 and household income of $1,987/week.