14 min drive to Aubin Grove + 5 min transfer + 33 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
$2451/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
92%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
11.8%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Oakford
Full-time 32.5%Part-time 19.1%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 46.5%
Dwelling Types
Oakford
House 98.5%Semi-detached 0.6%Flat/Unit 0.9%
Commute Mode
Oakford
Car 81.3%Transit 1.5%Walk 2.3%WFH 14.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.4%
England
8.7%
New Zealand
1.8%
South Africa
1.6%
Philippines
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
93.5%
Spanish
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Oakford
Is Oakford safe?
Oakford has a safety score of 66/100, 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: Wandi (87/100), Forrestdale (4/100), Hilbert (31/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Oakford?
Median weekly rent in Oakford is $870/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wandi ($750/wk), Forrestdale ($730/wk), Hilbert ($690/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Oakford from Perth CBD?
Oakford is 35 minutes by car, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Oakford affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Oakford is $1.9M, up 53.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $870/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wandi ($880K), Forrestdale ($900K), Hilbert ($780K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/oakford
Oakford is a quiet acreage suburb on Perth's southern rural fringe, where residents keep horses and livestock on large blocks and value genuine separation from city life. It sits deep in bushfire country, with car dependency absolute and infrastructure stretched: power and mobile coverage can vanish together in an emergency. For those who want space, silence, and a country feel within reach of the city, Oakford delivers, but urban conveniences are a significant drive away. The typical house sells for around $1.85M and rent of $870/week, placing it 82% above the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 35-minute drive, and most residents drive (64%). At 66/100, safety here is notably above the metro average of 52 by 14 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
The median age is 42, with households earning $2,451/week.