Port Kennedy Suburb Profile

Port Kennedy is a coastal suburb in Perth's far south, nearly 48 km from the CBD, where locals trade urban convenience for beach access and bushland. It sits between Warnbro and Secret Harbour with a quiet, residential character that people describe as having a permanent holiday vibe. Housing affordability used to be a major drawcard, but rising prices now frustrate first-time buyers who once saw it as their path into the market. The bushland along Port Kennedy Drive hides some interesting history, and the beaches remain the main reason people choose to live this far out.

Property prices sit at a median of $810k and rent of $650/week, which is 21% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 51-minute drive to the CBD (or 83 min via public transport), and most residents drive (67%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 50/100 safety score is 2 points below the metro mean of 52. School quality is around average, with 6 schools holding a combined 26/100 rating. At a median age of 36, households here bring in $1,921/week.