Pemberton District High SchoolCombinedGovernment58
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
58
Reading
499
Writing
503
Numeracy
498
Grammar
493
Spelling
490
Administration
Fees
$471
Students
132
Ratio
9:1
Attend.
85%
Demographics
ICSEA
996
Gender
53%/47%
Indig.
2%
LBOTE
10%
St Joseph's SchoolPrimaryCatholic46
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
46
Reading
437
Writing
437
Numeracy
449
Grammar
421
Spelling
410
Administration
Fees
$1,101
Students
39
Ratio
7:1
Attend.
93%
Demographics
ICSEA
1025
Gender
38%/62%
Indig.
0%
LBOTE
10%
Demographics & Census
48 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1151/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
2.3%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
77%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
7.6%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Pemberton
Full-time 27.7%Part-time 19.1%Unemployed 1.2%Not in labour 52.0%
Dwelling Types
Pemberton
House 96.3%Semi-detached 2.5%Other 1.2%
Commute Mode
Pemberton
Car 74.8%Transit 4.2%Walk 12.0%WFH 9.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.9%
England
7.4%
New Zealand
1.6%
China
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
91.9%
Mandarin
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Pemberton
Is Pemberton safe?
Pemberton has a safety score of 47/100, which is around 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: Manjimup (31/100), Bridgetown (80/100), Kangaroo Gully (100/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Pemberton?
Median weekly rent in Pemberton is $550/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Manjimup ($585/wk), Bridgetown ($625/wk), Kangaroo Gully ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Pemberton?
Pemberton has a school rating of 52/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Pemberton District High School (Combined), St Joseph's School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Pemberton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Pemberton is $570K, up 31.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $120K. For renters, median weekly rent is $550/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Manjimup ($514K), Bridgetown ($755K), Kangaroo Gully ($878K). (Data as of July 2026)
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🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established🏡 Quiet Residential🛡️ Safe
Pemberton is a small Southern Forests town defined almost entirely by its extraordinary natural setting: towering karri forests, cascading waterfalls, world-class stargazing, and trophy trout fishing. Visitors pour in for the Gloucester Tree, the Bibbulmun Track, and forest cottages, and it doubles as a romantic retreat for couples and a screen-worthy backdrop for film crews. Dining choices are thin and everything requires a car, but for nature lovers those feel like minor trade-offs.
Buyers can expect a median price of $570k and rent of $550/week, 44% below the Perth metro median. At 47/100, the crime score is 5 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 2 schools nearby, rated 52/100 overall and above average. Residents have a median age of 48 and household income of $1,151/week.
“Beedelup Falls in Beedelup National Park near Pemberton. One of the most gorgeous sights I've come across ever.”— 86 upvotes in community discussion