Full-time 15.5%Part-time 9.4%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 71.7%
Dwelling Types
Preston Beach
House 95.5%Other 4.5%
Commute Mode
Preston Beach
Car 79.6%Transit 5.6%Walk 5.6%WFH 9.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.2%
England
10.1%
New Zealand
2.2%
South Africa
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
98.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Preston Beach
Is Preston Beach safe?
Preston Beach has a safety score of 56/100, 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: Lake Clifton (45/100), Waroona (44/100), Bouvard (62/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Preston Beach?
Median weekly rent in Preston Beach is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Clifton ($650/wk), Waroona ($550/wk), Bouvard ($575/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Preston Beach affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Preston Beach is $650K, up 25.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $320K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Clifton ($1.3M), Waroona ($628K), Bouvard ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/preston-beach
Preston Beach is a small suburb around 105 km from central Perth with a population of 268. Property prices sit at a median of $650k and rent of $650/week, which is 36% below the Perth metro median.
Crime levels are moderate, and the 56/100 safety score is 4 points above the metro mean of 52. This is an established area with a median age of 62 and household incomes of $850/week.