11 min drive to Rockingham + 5 min transfer + 44 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
49 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1225/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
8.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
65%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Shoalwater
Full-time 24.9%Part-time 14.2%Unemployed 3.8%Not in labour 57.1%
Dwelling Types
Shoalwater
House 76.6%Semi-detached 6.6%Flat/Unit 16.2%Other 0.5%
Commute Mode
Shoalwater
Car 82.1%Transit 5.8%Walk 1.9%WFH 9.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.8%
England
12.0%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.4%
Philippines
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
92.4%
Italian
0.1%
Hindi
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Shoalwater
Is Shoalwater safe?
Shoalwater has a safety score of 36/100, which is below 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: Safety Bay (56/100), Rockingham (WA) (11/100), Waikiki (44/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Shoalwater?
Median weekly rent in Shoalwater is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Safety Bay ($600/wk), Rockingham (WA) ($630/wk), Waikiki ($620/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Shoalwater from Perth CBD?
Shoalwater is 52 minutes by car, or 78 minutes by public transport, or 60 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Shoalwater affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Shoalwater is $842K, up 9.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $574K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Safety Bay ($825K), Rockingham (WA) ($826K), Waikiki ($785K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/shoalwater
Shoalwater is a quiet coastal suburb south of Perth best known for its breathtaking natural setting: Penguin Island, Seal Island, and the Shoalwater Marine Park are on its doorstep. Residents wake up to views over the bay and enjoy a laid-back beach lifestyle well removed from city bustle. It draws nature lovers and those seeking affordable coastal living, though daily necessities require a drive. Median property values reach $842k and rent of $650/week, 17% below the Perth metro median.
Commuters face a 52-minute drive to the CBD (78 min on public transport), where most residents drive (64%). The local safety score of 36/100 comes in 16 points below the metro mean of 52.
Demographically, the median age sits at 49 and household income at $1,225/week.