25 min drive to Wellard + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
45 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1955/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
88%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Serpentine
Full-time 26.0%Part-time 15.2%Unemployed 1.5%Not in labour 57.3%
Dwelling Types
Serpentine
House 86.4%Other 13.6%
Commute Mode
Serpentine
Car 81.6%Transit 2.2%Walk 2.8%WFH 13.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.7%
England
10.6%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
0.8%
India
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
97.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Serpentine
Is Serpentine safe?
Serpentine has a safety score of 70/100, 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: Mundijong (56/100), Jarrahdale (63/100), Whitby (39/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Serpentine?
Median weekly rent in Serpentine is $920/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($775/wk), Jarrahdale ($715/wk), Whitby ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Serpentine?
Serpentine has a school rating of 51/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Serpentine Primary School (Primary), Eton Farm Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Serpentine from Perth CBD?
Serpentine is 54 minutes by car, or 70 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Serpentine affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Serpentine is $1.3M, up 24.0% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $920/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($835K), Jarrahdale ($903K), Whitby ($781K). (Data as of July 2026)
Serpentine is a semi-rural retreat south of Perth where nature takes centre stage. The Serpentine River, Falls, and Dam attract a devoted following of wildlife photographers, hikers, and day-trippers celebrating dolphins, birds of prey, and wildflowers. Stargazers prize its low light pollution. However, the area carries real risks: recurring bushfires, contentious Alcoa mining threatening the dam's water supply, and seasonal closures at the falls temper its idyllic reputation.
Houses here have a median value of $1.31M and rent of $920/week, 29% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 54-minute drive by car, and most residents drive (63%). With a safety score of 70/100, the area rates 18 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With 2 schools scoring 51/100, education here is above average. The population has a median age of 45 and earns $1,955/week per household.
“Went out Saturday night to take some photos of the stars in Jarradale/Serpentine. Such little light pollution so conveniently close to the city.”— 295 upvotes in community discussion