36 min drive to Seaforth + 5 min transfer + 37 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
46 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1760/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
81%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
17.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Pickering Brook
Full-time 29.4%Part-time 20.0%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 49.0%
Dwelling Types
Pickering Brook
House 96.6%Flat/Unit 2.5%Other 1.0%
Commute Mode
Pickering Brook
Car 66.5%Transit 2.4%Walk 10.6%WFH 20.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
77.5%
England
5.4%
New Zealand
1.7%
South Africa
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
94.0%
Italian
1.8%
Frequently Asked Questions about Pickering Brook
Is Pickering Brook safe?
Pickering Brook has a safety score of 83/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Sawyers Valley (58/100), Bickley (99/100), Carmel (87/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Pickering Brook?
Median weekly rent in Pickering Brook is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Sawyers Valley ($695/wk), Bickley ($670/wk), Carmel ($350/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Pickering Brook?
Pickering Brook has a school rating of 45/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Pickering Brook Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Pickering Brook from Perth CBD?
Pickering Brook is 50 minutes by car, or 78 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Pickering Brook affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Pickering Brook is $1.1M, down 27.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Sawyers Valley ($1.1M), Bickley ($1.6M), Carmel ($1.8M). (Data as of July 2026)
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Pickering Brook is a quiet semi-rural retreat in the Perth Hills, best known as a hidden gem for day-trippers drawn to its acclaimed Italian restaurant La Fattoria and the natural beauty of the Bickley Valley. The suburb's orchard heritage and bushland setting, including a popular billabong picnic spot, give it a distinctive rural character, though residents contend with poor mobile coverage and a long commute to the city. The typical house sells for around $1.10M and rent of $700/week, placing it 8% above the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 50-minute drive, and most residents drive (57%). At 83/100, safety here is notably above the metro average of 52 by 31 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 45/100, above average. The median age is 46, with households earning $1,760/week.