50 min drive to Midland + 5 min transfer + 41 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
56 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$941/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
7.0%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
73%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
9.8%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Toodyay
Full-time 21.2%Part-time 13.1%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 62.8%
Dwelling Types
Toodyay
House 94.7%Semi-detached 1.7%Other 3.6%
Commute Mode
Toodyay
Car 81.6%Transit 2.7%Walk 3.5%WFH 12.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
69.2%
England
10.0%
New Zealand
2.7%
South Africa
0.4%
Malaysia
0.2%
Language at Home
English only
96.5%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Toodyay
Is Toodyay safe?
Toodyay has a safety score of 37/100, which is 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Coondle (71/100), Morangup (88/100), Bakers Hill (50/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Toodyay?
Median weekly rent in Toodyay is $538/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Coondle ($550/wk), Morangup ($775/wk), Bakers Hill ($520/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Toodyay?
Toodyay has a school rating of 17/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Toodyay District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Toodyay from Perth CBD?
Toodyay is 74 minutes by car, or 96 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Toodyay affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Toodyay is $620K, up 16.0% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $538/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Coondle ($770K), Morangup ($950K), Bakers Hill ($885K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/toodyay
🌿 Nature & Outdoors🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established🏡 Quiet Residential💰 Affordable
Toodyay is a historic Avon Valley town that trades city convenience for sweeping bushland scenery, everlasting wildflower fields, and genuine rural quiet. Heritage streetscapes, a beloved bakery, and events like the Agriculture Show and Avon Descent give it a real community pulse. Bushfire risk is real and recurring, the drive to Perth is long, and services are thin, but for families seeking acreage and space, Toodyay offers a lifestyle hard to replicate closer to the city.
Buyers can expect a median price of $620k and rent of $538/week, 39% below the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 74-minute drive away, and most residents drive (66%). At 37/100, the crime score is 15 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 1 school nearby, rated 17/100 overall and below the Perth average. With a median age of 56, it is a more established community with a household income of $941/week.
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