Full-time 20.1%Part-time 22.2%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 55.3%
Dwelling Types
Scotsdale
House 98.2%Semi-detached 1.8%
Commute Mode
Scotsdale
Car 57.9%Walk 9.4%WFH 32.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.2%
England
10.8%
New Zealand
1.5%
India
0.9%
Malaysia
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
98.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Scotsdale
Is Scotsdale safe?
Scotsdale has a safety score of 97/100, which is well 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: Shadforth (WA) (95/100), Denmark (49/100), Ocean Beach (81/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Scotsdale?
Median weekly rent in Scotsdale is $400/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Shadforth (WA) ($770/wk), Denmark ($700/wk), Ocean Beach ($773/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Scotsdale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Scotsdale is $1.6M. For renters, median weekly rent is $400/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Shadforth (WA) ($1.1M), Denmark ($860K), Ocean Beach ($950K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/scotsdale
Scotsdale is a modest-sized suburb around 355 km from central Perth with a population of 529. Buyers can expect a median price of $1.58M and rent of $400/week, 55% above the Perth metro median.
The area scores 97/100 for safety, comfortably 45 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With a median age of 52, it is a more established community with a household income of $1,537/week.