12 min drive to Canning Bridge + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
42 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2186/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
74%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
8.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Shelley
Full-time 29.2%Part-time 18.7%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 49.7%
Dwelling Types
Shelley
House 78.3%Semi-detached 21.2%
Commute Mode
Shelley
Car 83.0%Transit 5.1%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 0.5%WFH 10.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
50.4%
England
6.7%
India
6.2%
Malaysia
5.2%
China
4.1%
Language at Home
English only
65.3%
Mandarin
3.5%
Cantonese
1.2%
Arabic
0.7%
Hindi
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Shelley
Is Shelley safe?
Shelley has a safety score of 81/100, 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: Waterford (WA) (63/100), Riverton (WA) (63/100), Rossmoyne (92/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Shelley?
Median weekly rent in Shelley is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waterford (WA) ($925/wk), Riverton (WA) ($798/wk), Rossmoyne ($900/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Shelley?
Shelley has a school rating of 96/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Shelley Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Shelley from Perth CBD?
Shelley is 23 minutes by car, or 45 minutes by public transport, or 34 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Shelley affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Shelley is $2.0M, down 1.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $865K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waterford (WA) ($1.6M), Riverton (WA) ($1.2M), Rossmoyne ($2.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/shelley
🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established🏡 Quiet Residential💎 Expensive🚗 Car Dependent
Shelley sits quietly on the southern bank of the Canning River, best known for its scenic foreshore, Shelley Beach Park, and the popular riverside walking and cycling trails. It reads as an established, owner-occupier suburb, unpretentious, well-kept, and genuinely pleasant for families and active residents. Property values have pushed firmly into the seven-figure range for larger blocks, reflecting real demand despite limited local retail and some aircraft noise overhead.
At $1.99M and rent of $850/week, the local housing market is 95% above the Perth metro median. Shelley sits a 23-minute drive from the CBD (45 min by transit), and most residents drive (69%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 81/100, 29 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 96/100, among the highest in Perth. The suburb's median age of 42 and household income of $2,186/week sit near the broader average.
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