Full-time 23.6%Part-time 14.5%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 58.6%
Dwelling Types
Waroona
House 89.9%Semi-detached 8.2%Other 1.9%
Commute Mode
Waroona
Car 86.6%Transit 1.7%Walk 4.2%WFH 7.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.4%
England
6.9%
New Zealand
2.4%
Philippines
1.3%
China
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
92.6%
Italian
1.7%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Waroona
Is Waroona safe?
Waroona 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. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Clifton (45/100), Yarloop (74/100), Cookernup (76/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Waroona?
Median weekly rent in Waroona is $550/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Clifton ($650/wk), Yarloop ($1100/wk), Cookernup ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Waroona?
Waroona has a school rating of 22/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Waroona District High School (Combined), St Joseph's School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Waroona affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Waroona is $628K, up 13.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $520K. For renters, median weekly rent is $550/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Lake Clifton ($1.3M), Yarloop ($618K), Cookernup ($725K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/waroona
🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable🤝 Community outdoor_lifestyle👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Waroona is a small Peel region country town about 110km south of Perth, best known for the devastating 2016 bushfire and the scenic Waroona Dam. It has attracted attention as an affordable alternative for young families and retirees priced out of Perth, with growing development interest including green energy proposals. Community spirit runs strong, but bushfire risk remains a real concern and the town is thoroughly car-dependent with limited urban amenity.
Houses here have a median value of $628k and rent of $550/week, 38% below the Perth metro median. Safety rates at 44/100, 8 points below the Perth metro average of 52. With 2 schools scoring 22/100, education here is below the Perth average. The population has a median age of 48 and earns $1,264/week per household.
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