Full-time 27.9%Part-time 12.7%Unemployed 3.0%Not in labour 56.4%
Dwelling Types
South Carnarvon
House 86.9%Semi-detached 10.6%Other 2.5%
Commute Mode
South Carnarvon
Car 78.8%Transit 5.6%Bicycle 2.4%Walk 11.8%WFH 1.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.9%
New Zealand
3.1%
England
1.9%
Philippines
0.9%
China
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
92.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about South Carnarvon
Is South Carnarvon safe?
South Carnarvon has a safety score of 8/100, which is well below 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brockman (2/100), Morgantown (3/100), East Carnarvon (8/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in South Carnarvon?
Median weekly rent in South Carnarvon is $400/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brockman ($350/wk), Morgantown ($300/wk), East Carnarvon ($380/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is South Carnarvon affordable to buy in?
The median house price in South Carnarvon is $300K, up 28.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $400/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brockman ($410K), Morgantown ($365K), East Carnarvon ($390K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/south-carnarvon
South Carnarvon is a modest-sized suburb around 815 km from central Perth with a population of 909. Buyers can expect a median price of $300k and rent of $400/week, 71% below the Perth metro median.
Safety is a consideration, with the score of 8/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 44 points. Residents have a median age of 44 and household income of $1,278/week.