6 min drive to Rockingham + 5 min transfer + 44 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1611/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
7.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
75%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Waikiki
Full-time 27.7%Part-time 15.5%Unemployed 3.6%Not in labour 53.2%
Dwelling Types
Waikiki
House 97.8%Semi-detached 1.7%
Commute Mode
Waikiki
Car 87.1%Transit 5.5%Walk 0.9%WFH 6.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
63.7%
England
11.7%
New Zealand
4.6%
Philippines
1.8%
South Africa
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
90.8%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Spanish
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Waikiki
Is Waikiki safe?
Waikiki has a safety score of 44/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cooloongup (28/100), Warnbro (27/100), Safety Bay (56/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Waikiki?
Median weekly rent in Waikiki is $620/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cooloongup ($590/wk), Warnbro ($620/wk), Safety Bay ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Waikiki?
Waikiki has a school rating of 35/100 across 3 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include South Coast Baptist College (Combined), Charthouse Primary School (Primary), Waikiki Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Waikiki from Perth CBD?
Waikiki is 46 minutes by car, or 71 minutes by public transport, or 55 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Waikiki affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Waikiki is $785K, up 15.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $621K. For renters, median weekly rent is $620/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cooloongup ($722K), Warnbro ($765K), Safety Bay ($825K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/waikiki
🚗 Car Dependent🏖️ Beach Lifestyle💰 Affordable🌳 Established🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Waikiki is an affordable coastal suburb in Rockingham, popular with families and first home buyers who want beach access without paying inner-city prices. The beach, disc golf at Fantasy Park, and tight-knit community during bushfire emergencies reflect its outdoors-oriented character. Crime and safety perception, particularly for women, are ongoing concerns, and the suburb is firmly car-dependent with limited public transport.
Buyers can expect a median price of $785k and rent of $620/week, 23% below the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 46-minute drive away (71 min by transit), and most residents drive (67%). At 44/100, the crime score is 8 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 3 schools nearby, rated 35/100 overall and around average. Residents have a median age of 39 and household income of $1,611/week.
“My parents' home in Waikiki got broken into this mid-afternoon and according to my mum, a lot of her jewellery collection (especially broches & necklaces) got stolen. I think someone's likely to break into someone's house and steal these things to sell for drugs, rather than to add to their own collection.”— 191 upvotes in community discussion