Full-time 25.7%Part-time 10.2%Unemployed 1.6%Not in labour 62.5%
Dwelling Types
Wandering
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Wandering
Car 75.0%Transit 2.9%Walk 6.7%WFH 15.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
62.9%
England
5.6%
New Zealand
1.8%
Language at Home
English only
96.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wandering
Is Wandering safe?
Wandering has a safety score of 79/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Boddington (62/100), Pingelly (12/100), Brookton (22/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wandering?
Median weekly rent in Wandering is $600/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Boddington ($550/wk), Pingelly ($373/wk), Brookton ($395/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Wandering?
Wandering has a school rating of 23/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Wandering Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wandering affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wandering is $555K, up 115.0% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $600/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Boddington ($527K), Pingelly ($370K), Brookton ($355K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wandering
Wandering is a small suburb around 110 km from central Perth with a population of 391. Property prices sit at a median of $555k and rent of $600/week, which is 46% below the Perth metro median.
Crime rates are well below average, and the 79/100 safety score sits 27 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. School quality is below the Perth average, with 1 school holding a combined 23/100 rating.
This is an established area with a median age of 50 and household incomes of $1,571/week.