Full-time 29.5%Part-time 19.3%Unemployed 1.5%Not in labour 49.7%
Dwelling Types
Porongurup
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Porongurup
Car 64.0%Walk 14.7%WFH 21.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
69.3%
England
11.4%
India
1.2%
New Zealand
1.2%
Philippines
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
93.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Porongurup
Is Porongurup safe?
Porongurup has a safety score of 97/100, which is well above 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrikup (93/100), Mount Barker (WA) (24/100), Kalgan (88/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Porongurup?
Median weekly rent in Porongurup is $350/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrikup ($600/wk), Mount Barker (WA) ($508/wk), Kalgan ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Porongurup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Porongurup is $351K. For renters, median weekly rent is $350/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrikup ($728K), Mount Barker (WA) ($550K), Kalgan ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/porongurup
Porongurup is a small suburb around 355 km from central Perth with a population of 342. Property prices sit at a median of $351k and rent of $350/week, which is 66% below the Perth metro median.
Crime rates are well below average, and the 97/100 safety score sits 45 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. This is an established area with a median age of 51 and household incomes of $1,408/week.