Full-time 10.9%Part-time 7.5%Unemployed 4.3%Not in labour 77.3%
Dwelling Types
Roebourne
House 66.5%Semi-detached 30.0%Flat/Unit 1.8%Other 1.8%
Commute Mode
Roebourne
Car 81.7%Walk 16.0%WFH 2.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
87.8%
New Zealand
1.7%
England
1.4%
Sri Lanka
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
49.9%
Frequently Asked Questions about Roebourne
Is Roebourne safe?
Roebourne has a safety score of 4/100, which is well below 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: Wickham (WA) (23/100), Bulgarra (26/100), Pegs Creek (7/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Roebourne?
Median weekly rent in Roebourne is $500/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wickham (WA) ($595/wk), Bulgarra ($1200/wk), Pegs Creek ($1300/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Roebourne?
Roebourne has a school rating of 3/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Roebourne District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Roebourne affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Roebourne is $110K, down 51.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wickham (WA) ($353K), Bulgarra ($660K), Pegs Creek ($587K). (Data as of July 2026)
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🏛️ Heritage🌍 Multicultural
Roebourne is one of the oldest European settlements in north-west WA, sitting deep in the Pilbara about 40km from Karratha. It carries a heavy history, a proud Yindjibarndi heartland that has endured dispossession, poverty, and ongoing social crises. The town is tiny, extremely remote, and not for the faint-hearted, yet it also hosts genuine community arts projects and sits amid striking Pilbara landscapes that reward the curious traveller.
Median property values reach $110k and rent of $500/week, 89% below the Perth metro median. The 4/100 safety score falls 48 points short of the metro average of 52. Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 3/100, below the Perth average. Demographically, the median age sits at 34 and household income at $1,062/week.