Full-time 17.7%Part-time 18.2%Unemployed 1.5%Not in labour 62.7%
Dwelling Types
Walpole
House 95.5%Other 4.5%
Commute Mode
Walpole
Car 69.7%Bicycle 4.1%Walk 15.6%WFH 10.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.7%
England
7.5%
South Africa
1.6%
India
1.4%
New Zealand
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
95.8%
Frequently Asked Questions about Walpole
Is Walpole safe?
Walpole has a safety score of 93/100, which is well 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: Shadforth (WA) (95/100), Scotsdale (97/100), Ocean Beach (81/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Walpole?
Median weekly rent in Walpole is $400/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Shadforth (WA) ($770/wk), Scotsdale ($400/wk), Ocean Beach ($773/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Walpole?
Walpole has a school rating of 37/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Walpole Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Walpole affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Walpole is $635K, up 12.7% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $400/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Shadforth (WA) ($1.1M), Scotsdale ($1.6M), Ocean Beach ($950K). (Data as of July 2026)
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🌿 Nature & Outdoors🚗 Car Dependent🤝 Community🏡 Quiet Residential💰 Affordable
Walpole is WA's gateway to ancient forests, drawing visitors for the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk and towering tingle trees found nowhere else on earth. Surrounded by pristine inlets and the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, it rewards those who seek out quiet nature immersion over urban comfort. A small, tight-knit community with strong volunteer culture, remote, deeply beautiful, and entirely car-dependent.
The median house price is $635k and rent of $400/week, 38% below the Perth metro median. Safety is a strength: the crime score of 93/100 is 41 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. Education options include 1 school, rated 37/100 and around average. At 59, the median age is higher than average, and households earn $764/week.
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