9 min drive to Wellard + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
42 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1062/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
12.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
63%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Medina
Full-time 25.0%Part-time 14.9%Unemployed 6.2%Not in labour 54.0%
Dwelling Types
Medina
House 92.6%Semi-detached 0.6%Flat/Unit 6.8%
Commute Mode
Medina
Car 87.7%Transit 5.3%Walk 1.1%WFH 5.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.6%
England
7.7%
New Zealand
5.0%
Philippines
2.3%
South Africa
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
89.8%
Italian
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Medina
Is Medina safe?
Medina has a safety score of 21/100, 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: Calista (35/100), Kwinana Town Centre (1/100), Orelia (28/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Medina?
Median weekly rent in Medina is $550/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Calista ($560/wk), Kwinana Town Centre ($625/wk), Orelia ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Medina?
Medina has a school rating of 23/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Medina Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Medina from Perth CBD?
Medina is 36 minutes by car, or 73 minutes by public transport, or 54 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Medina affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Medina is $653K, up 21.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $500K. For renters, median weekly rent is $550/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Calista ($660K), Kwinana Town Centre ($650K), Orelia ($680K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/medina
Medina is an affordable, established suburb in Perth's southern Kwinana corridor that regularly catches newcomers off guard with how liveable it feels. Community life revolves around the oval and local schools, and beach access is closer than the price tag suggests. Safety questions linger for those considering the move, but the value proposition, especially for first-home buyers, is hard to ignore in the current market. Houses here have a median value of $653k and rent of $550/week, 36% below the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 36-minute drive by car or 73 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (69%). Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 21/100 falls 31 points below the metro mean of 52.
With 1 school scoring 23/100, education here is below the Perth average. The population has a median age of 42 and earns $1,062/week per household.