9 min drive to Noranda + 5 min transfer + 26 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1267/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
9.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
66%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
3.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Mirrabooka
Full-time 21.4%Part-time 15.6%Unemployed 4.0%Not in labour 59.0%
Dwelling Types
Mirrabooka
House 85.5%Semi-detached 13.5%Flat/Unit 1.0%
Commute Mode
Mirrabooka
Car 91.3%Transit 3.5%Walk 1.1%WFH 3.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
42.3%
Vietnam
9.0%
India
1.9%
Malaysia
1.8%
Philippines
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
36.6%
Vietnamese
6.0%
Arabic
5.1%
Cantonese
0.8%
Mandarin
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mirrabooka
Is Mirrabooka safe?
Mirrabooka has a safety score of 11/100, which is well 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: Dianella (74/100), Koondoola (17/100), Nollamara (29/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mirrabooka?
Median weekly rent in Mirrabooka is $680/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dianella ($750/wk), Koondoola ($645/wk), Nollamara ($725/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mirrabooka?
Mirrabooka has a school rating of 35/100 across 4 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School (Combined), Boyare Primary School (Primary), Dryandra Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Mirrabooka from Perth CBD?
Mirrabooka is 21 minutes by car, or 54 minutes by public transport, or 40 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mirrabooka affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mirrabooka is $783K, up 17.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $515K. For renters, median weekly rent is $680/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dianella ($1.2M), Koondoola ($735K), Nollamara ($791K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mirrabooka
⚠️ Safety Concern🌍 Multicultural🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable
Mirrabooka is an affordable, working-class suburb in Perth's north with a strongly multicultural character, home to standout ethnic eateries and a Vietnamese grocer that draws shoppers from across the city. The Square shopping centre anchors daily life, and the area has long served as a first-home or first-rental destination for new arrivals. It carries a persistent reputation for elevated crime, regular police presence, and a bus station regarded as one of the city's rougher transit points, though longtime residents note it has improved considerably since the 1990s.
The median house price is $783k and rent of $680/week, 23% below the Perth metro median. From Mirrabooka, the CBD is a 21-minute drive away (54 min by transit), and 78% of residents drive, reflecting limited public transport options. The safety score of 11/100 is 41 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 4 schools, rated 35/100 and around average. Typical residents are around 36 years old, with a household income of $1,267/week.
“I have recently moved to Mirrabooka about 5 months ago, and in that time, my house was robbed TWICE. And my 15 year old daughter was chased by some kids after they started yelling out racial slurs.”— 315 upvotes in community discussion