1 min drive to Subiaco + 5 min transfer + 13 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2219/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
53%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Subiaco
Full-time 36.6%Part-time 18.0%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 43.1%
Dwelling Types
Subiaco
House 38.8%Semi-detached 19.3%Flat/Unit 41.7%
Commute Mode
Subiaco
Car 55.4%Transit 17.4%Bicycle 3.3%Walk 9.7%WFH 14.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
57.7%
England
8.1%
Malaysia
2.0%
New Zealand
1.8%
South Africa
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
80.2%
Mandarin
1.3%
Italian
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Subiaco
Is Subiaco safe?
Subiaco has a safety score of 31/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Jolimont (64/100), West Leederville (42/100), Daglish (78/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Subiaco?
Median weekly rent in Subiaco is $983/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Jolimont ($950/wk), West Leederville ($995/wk), Daglish ($870/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Subiaco?
Subiaco has a school rating of 97/100 across 3 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Perth Modern School (Secondary), Bob Hawke College (Secondary), Subiaco Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Subiaco from Perth CBD?
Subiaco is 12 minutes by car, or 18 minutes by public transport, or 19 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is highly walkable with many amenities nearby. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Subiaco affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Subiaco is $2.1M, up 17.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $800K. For renters, median weekly rent is $983/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Jolimont ($2.0M), West Leederville ($1.9M), Daglish ($1.9M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/subiaco
💎 Expensive☕ Cafe Culture🍜 Shopping & Dining🚶 Walkable🌳 Established
Subiaco is one of Perth's most livable inner-western suburbs, anchored by a lively strip of cafes, restaurants, and a beloved weekly farmers market along Rokeby Road. Well-connected by train and highly walkable, it attracts young professionals and families who prize the heritage streetscapes and genuine community atmosphere. A surge of new apartment developments — including ambitious plans for the former oval site — signals rapid change, but the suburb's polished dining scene and established character keep it among Perth's most sought-after addresses.
Median property values reach $2.10M and rent of $983/week, 106% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a short 12-minute drive to the CBD (18 min on public transport), where most residents drive (47%). The local safety score of 31/100 comes in 21 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 3 schools with a rating of 97/100, among the highest in Perth. Demographically, the median age sits at 40 and household income at $2,219/week.
“A new low for the Subi. Didn't notice when ordering a round and went back to confirm that a schooner of Kirin was in fact $17 and they can't serve pints of it as the pint would be over $20.”— 359 upvotes in community discussion