Full-time 42.0%Part-time 12.0%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 44.4%
Dwelling Types
Somerville
House 72.2%Semi-detached 21.4%Other 6.4%
Commute Mode
Somerville
Car 90.2%Transit 2.8%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 2.3%WFH 3.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.2%
New Zealand
6.7%
South Africa
2.7%
India
2.0%
England
1.9%
Language at Home
English only
83.4%
Hindi
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Spanish
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville
Is Somerville safe?
Somerville has a safety score of 30/100, 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. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Broadwood (41/100), West Lamington (27/100), Victory Heights (WA) (9/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Somerville?
Median weekly rent in Somerville is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Broadwood ($1050/wk), West Lamington ($700/wk), Victory Heights (WA) ($580/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Somerville?
Somerville has a school rating of 42/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Goldfields Baptist College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Somerville affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Somerville is $718K, up 30.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $366K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Broadwood ($756K), West Lamington ($520K), Victory Heights (WA) ($385K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/somerville
Somerville is a mid-sized suburb around 545 km from central Perth with a population of 4,165. Buyers can expect a median price of $718k and rent of $850/week, 30% below the Perth metro median.
At 30/100, the crime score is 22 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 1 school nearby, rated 42/100 overall and around average.
The suburb skews young with a median age of 33 and a household income of $2,996/week.