6 min drive to Karrakatta + 5 min transfer + 17 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
$2832/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
71%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Nedlands
Full-time 28.3%Part-time 20.0%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 49.4%
Dwelling Types
Nedlands
House 75.2%Semi-detached 15.7%Flat/Unit 9.1%
Commute Mode
Nedlands
Car 65.1%Transit 10.1%Bicycle 3.8%Walk 6.5%WFH 14.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.4%
England
6.4%
Malaysia
3.2%
China
2.8%
India
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
81.6%
Mandarin
2.3%
Cantonese
0.7%
Italian
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Nedlands
Is Nedlands safe?
Nedlands has a safety score of 59/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Crawley (55/100), Dalkeith (78/100), Shenton Park (71/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Nedlands?
Median weekly rent in Nedlands is $1200/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Crawley ($733/wk), Dalkeith ($1450/wk), Shenton Park ($1200/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Nedlands?
Nedlands has a school rating of 99/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Hollywood Primary School (Primary), Nedlands Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Nedlands from Perth CBD?
Nedlands is 18 minutes by car, or 37 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Nedlands affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Nedlands is $2.8M, up 18.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.2M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1200/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Crawley ($1.3M), Dalkeith ($4.0M), Shenton Park ($2.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Nedlands wears its prestige quietly but unmistakably. Old-money streets, the Swan River foreshore at Matilda Bay, UWA on the doorstep, and major hospitals nearby make it one of Perth's most coveted addresses. The suburb is better known for what it keeps out: fast food chains, apartment blocks, and change of almost any kind. A drawn-out council saga gave Nedlands a national profile for the wrong reasons. For residents, it remains leafy, safe, and walkable.
Houses here have a median value of $2.77M and rent of $1200/week, 171% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 18-minute drive by car or 37 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (56%). Safety rates at 59/100, 7 points above the Perth metro average of 52. With 2 schools scoring 99/100, education here is among the highest in Perth. The population has a median age of 42 and earns $2,832/week per household.
“Their NIMBYism, and just straight up privilege of the Nedlands City Council just boggles the mind... The council does approve development of low density luxury mansions!”— 35 upvotes in community discussion