Full-time 32.5%Part-time 17.9%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 47.6%
Dwelling Types
Walkaway
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Walkaway
Car 73.6%Walk 4.4%WFH 22.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
80.6%
England
5.4%
Vietnam
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
91.9%
Mandarin
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Walkaway
Is Walkaway safe?
Walkaway has a safety score of 76/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cape Burney (30/100), Deepdale (61/100), Wandina (34/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Walkaway?
Median weekly rent in Walkaway is $280/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cape Burney ($565/wk), Deepdale ($823/wk), Wandina ($670/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Walkaway?
Walkaway has a school rating of 55/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Walkaway Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Walkaway affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Walkaway is $540K. Units are more accessible at a median of $338K. For renters, median weekly rent is $280/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cape Burney ($615K), Deepdale ($870K), Wandina ($730K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/walkaway
Walkaway is a small suburb around 345 km from central Perth with a population of 222. Houses here have a median value of $540k and rent of $280/week, 47% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 76/100, the area rates 24 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With 1 school scoring 55/100, education here is above average.
The population has a median age of 47 and earns $1,235/week per household.