Full-time 25.9%Part-time 14.6%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 56.6%
Dwelling Types
Waggrakine
House 96.0%Semi-detached 0.7%Other 3.3%
Commute Mode
Waggrakine
Car 93.2%Transit 1.3%Walk 1.0%WFH 4.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
78.1%
England
3.1%
Philippines
1.7%
New Zealand
1.6%
South Africa
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
95.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Waggrakine
Is Waggrakine safe?
Waggrakine has a safety score of 17/100, 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. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Moresby (WA) (27/100), Glenfield (WA) (22/100), Drummond Cove (57/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Waggrakine?
Median weekly rent in Waggrakine is $590/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Moresby (WA) ($600/wk), Glenfield (WA) ($660/wk), Drummond Cove ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Waggrakine?
Waggrakine has a school rating of 26/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Waggrakine Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Waggrakine affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Waggrakine is $596K, up 21.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $590/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Moresby (WA) ($863K), Glenfield (WA) ($726K), Drummond Cove ($745K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/waggrakine
Waggrakine is a modest-sized suburb around 380 km from central Perth with a population of 2,679. Median property values reach $596k and rent of $590/week, 42% below the Perth metro median.
The 17/100 safety score falls 35 points short of the metro average of 52. Families have access to 1 school with a rating of 26/100, around average.
Demographically, the median age sits at 36 and household income at $1,605/week.