Full-time 31.1%Part-time 18.2%Unemployed 2.0%Not in labour 48.7%
Dwelling Types
Mount Tarcoola
House 95.3%Semi-detached 4.8%
Commute Mode
Mount Tarcoola
Car 92.1%Transit 1.7%Bicycle 0.8%Walk 1.1%WFH 4.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
78.7%
England
2.8%
Philippines
1.9%
New Zealand
1.7%
South Africa
1.5%
Language at Home
English only
91.4%
Italian
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Tarcoola
Is Mount Tarcoola safe?
Mount Tarcoola has a safety score of 62/100, which is 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: Rangeway (3/100), Mahomets Flats (14/100), Tarcoola Beach (25/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Tarcoola?
Median weekly rent in Mount Tarcoola is $620/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Rangeway ($450/wk), Mahomets Flats ($570/wk), Tarcoola Beach ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mount Tarcoola affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mount Tarcoola is $610K, up 11.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $421K. For renters, median weekly rent is $620/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Rangeway ($410K), Mahomets Flats ($648K), Tarcoola Beach ($730K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/mount-tarcoola
Mount Tarcoola is a mid-sized suburb around 370 km from central Perth with a population of 3,257. The typical house sells for around $610k and rent of $620/week, placing it 40% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 62/100, the area is 10 points above the metro average of 52. The median age is 39, with households earning $1,792/week.