Full-time 21.2%Part-time 14.5%Unemployed 4.9%Not in labour 59.4%
Dwelling Types
Utakarra
House 93.1%Semi-detached 5.1%Flat/Unit 0.8%Other 1.0%
Commute Mode
Utakarra
Car 91.7%Transit 2.0%Bicycle 1.3%Walk 1.3%WFH 3.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.2%
England
2.3%
Philippines
1.8%
New Zealand
1.1%
Vietnam
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
92.5%
Italian
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Utakarra
Is Utakarra safe?
Utakarra has a safety score of 6/100, 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: Wonthella (5/100), Rangeway (3/100), Woorree (69/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Utakarra?
Median weekly rent in Utakarra is $480/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wonthella ($485/wk), Rangeway ($450/wk), Woorree ($500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Utakarra affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Utakarra is $537K, up 32.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $378K. For renters, median weekly rent is $480/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wonthella ($550K), Rangeway ($410K), Woorree ($895K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/utakarra
Utakarra is a modest-sized suburb around 370 km from central Perth with a population of 1,467. The typical house sells for around $537k and rent of $480/week, placing it 47% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 6/100, crime rates run 46 points above the metro average of 52. The median age is 34, with households earning $1,345/week.