3 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
$1478/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
43%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
1.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Osborne Park
Full-time 36.9%Part-time 21.8%Unemployed 2.8%Not in labour 38.5%
Dwelling Types
Osborne Park
House 17.6%Semi-detached 57.9%Flat/Unit 24.3%
Commute Mode
Osborne Park
Car 85.6%Transit 6.5%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 1.6%WFH 5.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
43.4%
India
6.3%
England
3.8%
New Zealand
2.0%
China
1.5%
Language at Home
English only
56.0%
Italian
1.8%
Mandarin
1.2%
Spanish
0.8%
Hindi
0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Osborne Park
Is Osborne Park safe?
Osborne Park has a safety score of 11/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tuart Hill (43/100), Glendalough (25/100), Stirling (WA) (72/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Osborne Park?
Median weekly rent in Osborne Park is $780/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tuart Hill ($770/wk), Glendalough ($875/wk), Stirling (WA) ($900/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Osborne Park?
Osborne Park has a school rating of 51/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Osborne Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Osborne Park from Perth CBD?
Osborne Park is 13 minutes by car, or 42 minutes by public transport, or 25 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Osborne Park affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Osborne Park is $995K, up 29.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $617K. For renters, median weekly rent is $780/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tuart Hill ($987K), Glendalough ($1.0M), Stirling (WA) ($1.4M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/osborne-park
🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established🍜 Shopping & Dining
Osborne Park is Perth's quintessential commercial corridor, a sprawling mix of car dealerships, big-box retail, and industrial businesses lining Scarborough Beach Road. Residents get convenient freeway access and affordability, but put up with a recurring mysterious smell from the industrial precinct and heavy traffic. Herdsman Lake and Portside Boulders provide breathing room, and a modest residential pocket is slowly finding its footing.
The typical house sells for around $995k and rent of $780/week, placing it close to the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a short 13-minute drive or 42 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (69%). With a safety score of 11/100, crime rates run 41 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 51/100, above average. The median age is 34, with households earning $1,478/week.
“Working in Osborne Park and we hear the Ice Cream Truck. So we take a moment to triangulate where it is with its song echoing off every building. And it just zooms on by before someone can run out front to flag it down.”— 782 upvotes in community discussion