17 min drive to Kelmscott + 5 min transfer + 42 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2178/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
92%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Roleystone
Full-time 32.1%Part-time 18.5%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 47.1%
Dwelling Types
Roleystone
House 98.2%Semi-detached 1.6%
Commute Mode
Roleystone
Car 84.3%Transit 2.6%Walk 1.5%WFH 11.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.7%
England
14.3%
New Zealand
2.2%
South Africa
1.6%
India
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
93.1%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Roleystone
Is Roleystone safe?
Roleystone has a safety score of 79/100, which is above 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: Kelmscott (16/100), Bedfordale (81/100), Mount Nasura (52/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Roleystone?
Median weekly rent in Roleystone is $790/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kelmscott ($625/wk), Bedfordale ($925/wk), Mount Nasura ($630/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Roleystone?
Roleystone has a school rating of 67/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Roleystone Community College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Roleystone from Perth CBD?
Roleystone is 45 minutes by car, or 84 minutes by public transport, or 64 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Roleystone affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Roleystone is $1.2M, up 27.8% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $790/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kelmscott ($725K), Bedfordale ($1.4M), Mount Nasura ($865K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/roleystone
🌿 Nature & Outdoors🚗 Car Dependent🏡 Quiet Residential🌳 Established🤝 Community
Roleystone is a quiet, leafy hills suburb beloved for its natural beauty: orchards in autumn, kookaburras, sweeping views of Perth, and the Araluen Botanical Gardens nearby. Locals describe a strong community spirit through cricket clubs, volunteer fire brigades, and neighbourhood events. Residents note the trade-off: it's very car dependent with no train line, and bushfire risk is a real and recurring concern for those living among the trees.
Median property values reach $1.15M and rent of $790/week, 13% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 45-minute drive to the CBD (84 min on public transport), where most residents drive (69%). Low crime is a key drawcard, with the safety score of 79/100 exceeding the metro average of 52 by 27 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 67/100, well above average. Demographically, the median age sits at 44 and household income at $2,178/week.
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