Full-time 20.7%Part-time 16.5%Unemployed 2.2%Not in labour 60.6%
Dwelling Types
Shadforth
House 96.3%Semi-detached 1.7%Other 2.1%
Commute Mode
Shadforth
Car 75.3%Transit 1.7%Walk 3.8%WFH 19.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
63.9%
England
12.3%
New Zealand
2.0%
South Africa
1.3%
Philippines
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
94.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Shadforth
Is Shadforth safe?
Shadforth has a safety score of 95/100, 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: Ocean Beach (81/100), Scotsdale (97/100), Denmark (49/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Shadforth?
Median weekly rent in Shadforth is $770/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ocean Beach ($773/wk), Scotsdale ($400/wk), Denmark ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Shadforth affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Shadforth is $1.1M, up 13.3% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $770/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Ocean Beach ($950K), Scotsdale ($1.6M), Denmark ($860K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/shadforth
Shadforth is a modest-sized suburb around 360 km from central Perth with a population of 715. Property prices sit at a median of $1.15M and rent of $770/week, which is 13% above the Perth metro median.
Crime rates are well below average, and the 95/100 safety score sits 43 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. This is an established area with a median age of 50 and household incomes of $1,361/week.