Full-time 34.5%Part-time 8.5%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 55.3%
Dwelling Types
Onslow
House 84.6%Semi-detached 4.7%Flat/Unit 6.3%Other 4.3%
Commute Mode
Onslow
Car 76.3%Transit 6.2%Bicycle 1.9%Walk 11.5%WFH 4.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.5%
New Zealand
3.4%
England
2.5%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
84.8%
Italian
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Onslow
Is Onslow safe?
Onslow has a safety score of 27/100, which is below 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mardie (89/100), Exmouth (64/100), Pannawonica (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Onslow?
Median weekly rent in Onslow is $1000/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Exmouth ($950/wk), Dampier ($1575/wk), Baynton (WA) ($1750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Onslow?
Onslow has a school rating of 24/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Onslow School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Onslow affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Onslow is $600K, up 9.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $1000/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Exmouth ($920K), Dampier ($940K), Baynton (WA) ($859K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Onslow is a small Pilbara coastal town that holds the unenviable record of equalling Australia's hottest ever temperature at 50.7 degrees Celsius. Sustained by the Wheatstone LNG project and a FIFO workforce, it punches above its weight in industrial significance while remaining deeply remote. The foreshore, coastal access, and tight community bonds give it character, but the extreme climate and limited amenities outside the resources sector make it a place people come to work rather than settle.
Property prices sit at a median of $600k and rent of $1000/week, which is 41% below the Perth metro median. Crime levels are moderate, and the 27/100 safety score is 25 points below the metro mean of 52. School quality is below the Perth average, with 1 school holding a combined 24/100 rating. At a median age of 35, households here bring in $2,596/week.
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