15 min drive to Wellard + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
50 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1928/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
17.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Oldbury
Full-time 32.4%Part-time 20.1%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 44.6%
Dwelling Types
Oldbury
House 98.1%Other 1.9%
Commute Mode
Oldbury
Car 67.4%Walk 10.9%WFH 21.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.9%
England
9.8%
New Zealand
1.0%
South Africa
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
91.2%
Italian
1.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Oldbury
Is Oldbury safe?
Oldbury has a safety score of 46/100, 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. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Casuarina (WA) (15/100), Wellard (39/100), Bertram (40/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Oldbury?
Median weekly rent in Oldbury is $1000/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Casuarina (WA) ($890/wk), Wellard ($678/wk), Bertram ($660/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Oldbury from Perth CBD?
Oldbury is 40 minutes by car, or 60 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Oldbury affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Oldbury is $2.1M. For renters, median weekly rent is $1000/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Casuarina (WA) ($1.5M), Wellard ($759K), Bertram ($750K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/oldbury
Oldbury is a small suburb around 40 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 296. At $2.15M and rent of $1000/week, the local housing market is 111% above the Perth metro median.
Oldbury sits a 40-minute drive from the CBD, and most residents drive (53%). The safety score of 46/100 sits 6 points below the metro average of 52.
The mature median age of 50 and household income of $1,928/week reflect an established community.