13 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
45 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$2195/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
4.8%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
87%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
8.3%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Parklands
Full-time 28.4%Part-time 20.3%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 48.7%
Dwelling Types
Parklands
House 98.9%Other 1.1%
Commute Mode
Parklands
Car 84.8%Transit 4.3%WFH 10.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.8%
England
12.8%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
93.8%
Italian
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Parklands
Is Parklands safe?
Parklands has a safety score of 35/100, 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Meadow Springs (52/100), Lakelands (WA) (40/100), San Remo (WA) (68/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Parklands?
Median weekly rent in Parklands is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Meadow Springs ($650/wk), Lakelands (WA) ($650/wk), San Remo (WA) ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Parklands from Perth CBD?
Parklands is 53 minutes by car, or 139 minutes by public transport, or 76 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Parklands affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Parklands is $1.2M. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Meadow Springs ($800K), Lakelands (WA) ($769K), San Remo (WA) ($970K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/parklands
Parklands is a modest-sized suburb around 53 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 603. Houses here have a median value of $1.21M and rent of $800/week, 19% above the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 53-minute drive by car or 139 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (65%). Safety rates at 35/100, 17 points below the Perth metro average of 52.
The population has a median age of 45 and earns $2,195/week per household.