Full-time 20.6%Part-time 13.1%Unemployed 1.1%Not in labour 65.1%
Dwelling Types
Port Denison
House 79.6%Semi-detached 17.7%Other 2.7%
Commute Mode
Port Denison
Car 84.0%Transit 1.5%Walk 4.9%WFH 9.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.4%
England
4.2%
New Zealand
2.6%
Vietnam
0.5%
India
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
97.2%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Denison
Is Port Denison safe?
Port Denison has a safety score of 59/100, 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: Dongara (49/100), Cape Burney (30/100), Wandina (34/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Port Denison?
Median weekly rent in Port Denison is $550/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dongara ($590/wk), Cape Burney ($565/wk), Wandina ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Port Denison affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Port Denison is $583K, up 18.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $430K. For renters, median weekly rent is $550/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dongara ($668K), Cape Burney ($615K), Wandina ($730K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/port-denison
Port Denison is a small fishing and holiday town near Dongara in WA's Mid West, about 350 km north of Perth. Life here revolves around the coast: small jetties, a local fishery, and quiet coves like McIntyre Cove. It's a place for those who value remoteness and a slow pace over urban convenience, car-dependent, lightly populated, and far from the city buzz. Property prices sit at a median of $583k and rent of $550/week, which is 43% below the Perth metro median.
Crime levels are moderate, and the 59/100 safety score is 7 points above the metro mean of 52. This is an established area with a median age of 56 and household incomes of $1,027/week.