Full-time 34.6%Part-time 18.3%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 45.2%
Dwelling Types
Tarcoola Beach
House 72.9%Semi-detached 26.4%Other 0.8%
Commute Mode
Tarcoola Beach
Car 88.7%Transit 2.4%Bicycle 2.1%Walk 1.3%WFH 5.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
78.5%
England
4.3%
South Africa
2.1%
New Zealand
1.7%
Philippines
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
93.0%
Cantonese
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Tarcoola Beach
Is Tarcoola Beach safe?
Tarcoola Beach has a safety score of 25/100, 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: Wandina (34/100), Mount Tarcoola (62/100), Mahomets Flats (14/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Tarcoola Beach?
Median weekly rent in Tarcoola Beach is $600/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wandina ($670/wk), Mount Tarcoola ($620/wk), Mahomets Flats ($570/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Tarcoola Beach affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Tarcoola Beach is $730K, up 29.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $750K. For renters, median weekly rent is $600/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wandina ($730K), Mount Tarcoola ($610K), Mahomets Flats ($648K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/tarcoola-beach
Tarcoola Beach is a modest-sized suburb around 370 km from central Perth with a population of 1,360. Buyers can expect a median price of $730k and rent of $600/week, 28% below the Perth metro median.
Safety is a consideration, with the score of 25/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 27 points. Residents have a median age of 43 and household income of $2,157/week.