10 min drive to Glendalough + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1492/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
51%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Nollamara
Full-time 32.7%Part-time 17.7%Unemployed 3.6%Not in labour 46.0%
Dwelling Types
Nollamara
House 46.9%Semi-detached 52.7%
Commute Mode
Nollamara
Car 84.0%Transit 8.8%Bicycle 0.5%Walk 0.7%WFH 6.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
44.4%
India
6.6%
England
3.1%
Vietnam
2.9%
New Zealand
2.2%
Language at Home
English only
53.8%
Vietnamese
1.7%
Arabic
1.6%
Mandarin
1.3%
Italian
1.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Nollamara
Is Nollamara safe?
Nollamara has a safety score of 29/100, 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. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Westminster (32/100), Dianella (74/100), Mirrabooka (WA) (11/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Nollamara?
Median weekly rent in Nollamara is $725/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Westminster ($725/wk), Dianella ($750/wk), Mirrabooka (WA) ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Nollamara?
Nollamara has a school rating of 39/100 across 3 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Our Lady of Lourdes School (Primary), West Coast Steiner School (Primary), Nollamara Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Nollamara from Perth CBD?
Nollamara is 19 minutes by car, or 45 minutes by public transport, or 32 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Nollamara affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Nollamara is $791K, up 22.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $700K. For renters, median weekly rent is $725/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Westminster ($775K), Dianella ($1.2M), Mirrabooka (WA) ($783K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/nollamara
💰 Affordable⚠️ Safety Concern🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent📈 Gentrifying
Nollamara draws attention mainly for its affordability, one of the closer suburbs to Perth’s CBD still offering houses under $600k. Locals frequently ask whether its long-standing reputation for crime still holds, and opinions are mixed: some residents report ongoing break-ins and car theft, while others say the area has improved significantly. It is a car-dependent, multicultural suburb with community roots but few cafes or lifestyle amenities.
At $791k and rent of $725/week, the local housing market is 22% below the Perth metro median. Nollamara sits a 19-minute drive from the CBD (45 min by transit), and most residents drive (71%). The safety score of 29/100 sits 23 points below the metro average of 52. It has 3 schools with a combined rating of 39/100, around average. The suburb's median age of 34 and household income of $1,492/week sit near the broader average.
“For its proximity to the city (8km), Nollamara seems like a bit of a bargain. I understand that the area was once notorious for crime - have things actually changed though?”— 41 upvotes in community discussion