Full-time 39.1%Part-time 7.6%Unemployed 1.2%Not in labour 52.0%
Dwelling Types
Paraburdoo
House 96.7%Semi-detached 3.3%
Commute Mode
Paraburdoo
Car 52.5%Transit 38.3%Bicycle 2.3%Walk 5.3%WFH 1.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
59.2%
New Zealand
6.1%
England
2.3%
Philippines
1.9%
India
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
89.2%
Mandarin
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Paraburdoo
Is Paraburdoo safe?
Paraburdoo has a safety score of 68/100, which is above 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: Tom Price (57/100), Mount Sheila (99/100), Pannawonica (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Paraburdoo?
Median weekly rent in Paraburdoo is $1500/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tom Price ($1625/wk), Newman ($750/wk), Roebourne ($500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Paraburdoo?
Paraburdoo has a school rating of 6/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Paraburdoo Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Paraburdoo affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Paraburdoo is $550K, up 35.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $1500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Tom Price ($750K), Newman ($382K), Roebourne ($110K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Paraburdoo is a modest-sized suburb around 990 km from central Perth with a population of 1,324. Median property values reach $550k and rent of $1500/week, 46% below the Perth metro median.
Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 68/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 16 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 6/100, below the Perth average.
Demographically, the median age sits at 35 and household income at $3,215/week.