8 min drive to Bull Creek + 5 min transfer + 21 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
48 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2146/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
72%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Rossmoyne
Full-time 23.4%Part-time 17.3%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 56.9%
Dwelling Types
Rossmoyne
House 79.2%Semi-detached 15.1%Flat/Unit 5.7%
Commute Mode
Rossmoyne
Car 77.1%Transit 4.3%Bicycle 1.6%Walk 0.6%WFH 16.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
52.7%
England
8.0%
India
5.9%
Malaysia
5.1%
China
4.4%
Language at Home
English only
70.7%
Mandarin
4.2%
Cantonese
1.4%
Hindi
0.6%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Rossmoyne
Is Rossmoyne safe?
Rossmoyne has a safety score of 92/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Salter Point (87/100), Bull Creek (WA) (63/100), Brentwood (WA) (21/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Rossmoyne?
Median weekly rent in Rossmoyne is $900/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Salter Point ($895/wk), Bull Creek (WA) ($825/wk), Brentwood (WA) ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Rossmoyne?
Rossmoyne has a school rating of 98/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Rossmoyne Senior High School (Secondary), Rossmoyne Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Rossmoyne from Perth CBD?
Rossmoyne is 21 minutes by car, or 39 minutes by public transport, or 34 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Rossmoyne affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Rossmoyne is $2.1M, up 18.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $970K. For renters, median weekly rent is $900/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Salter Point ($2.1M), Bull Creek (WA) ($1.5M), Brentwood (WA) ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/rossmoyne
🌳 Established👨👩👧 Family Friendly💎 Expensive🚗 Car Dependent🏡 Quiet Residential
Rossmoyne is a quiet, established riverside suburb in Perth's south that families actively seek out for access to one of WA's top public high schools. Sitting along the Canning River, it offers leafy streets, parkland walks, and a peaceful atmosphere, though limited local dining and high property prices mean it appeals primarily to affluent families rather than young singles or retirees on a budget.
The median house price is $2.10M and rent of $900/week, 106% above the Perth metro median. From Rossmoyne, the CBD is a 21-minute drive away (39 min by transit), and most residents drive (65%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 92/100 is 40 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Education options include 2 schools, rated 98/100 and among the highest in Perth. Typical residents are around 48 years old, with a household income of $2,146/week.
“I live in Rossmoyne, city of canning. There are currently roadworks out the front of my rental. Woke up today to a meter of my verge missing and my retic resting on the remainder of my grass.”— 20 upvotes in community discussion