Full-time 23.5%Part-time 16.4%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 58.0%
Dwelling Types
Nilgen
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Nilgen
Car 87.0%Transit 5.2%WFH 7.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.1%
England
10.1%
New Zealand
7.7%
India
2.0%
Philippines
1.2%
Language at Home
English only
90.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Nilgen
Is Nilgen safe?
Nilgen has a safety score of 44/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin (37/100), Gabbadah (81/100), Woodridge (WA) (89/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Nilgen?
Median weekly rent in Nilgen is $625/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin ($550/wk), Gabbadah ($600/wk), Woodridge (WA) ($500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Nilgen affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Nilgen is $710K. For renters, median weekly rent is $625/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lancelin ($750K), Gabbadah ($945K), Woodridge (WA) ($800K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/nilgen
Nilgen is a small suburb around 120 km from central Perth with a population of 248. Median property values reach $710k and rent of $625/week, 30% below the Perth metro median.
The local safety score of 44/100 comes in 8 points below the metro mean of 52. An older demographic predominates, with a median age of 52 and household incomes of $1,312/week.