7 min drive to Canning Bridge + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2301/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
82%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Waterford
Full-time 28.1%Part-time 20.6%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 49.0%
Dwelling Types
Waterford
House 90.3%Semi-detached 9.7%
Commute Mode
Waterford
Car 80.0%Transit 4.6%Walk 2.6%WFH 12.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
45.3%
Malaysia
8.8%
China
5.4%
England
4.8%
India
3.5%
Language at Home
English only
58.2%
Mandarin
6.2%
Cantonese
2.6%
Arabic
0.9%
Hindi
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford
Is Waterford safe?
Waterford has a safety score of 63/100, 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Karawara (6/100), Shelley (WA) (81/100), Riverton (WA) (63/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Waterford?
Median weekly rent in Waterford is $925/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Karawara ($745/wk), Shelley (WA) ($850/wk), Riverton (WA) ($798/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Waterford?
Waterford has a school rating of 8/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Clontarf Aboriginal College (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Waterford from Perth CBD?
Waterford is 19 minutes by car, or 47 minutes by public transport, or 29 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 Waterford affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Waterford is $1.6M, up 3.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $1.1M. For renters, median weekly rent is $925/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Karawara ($963K), Shelley (WA) ($2.0M), Riverton (WA) ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/waterford
🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable🍜 Shopping & Dining🏡 Quiet Residential
Waterford is a quiet, established suburb in Perth's south, anchored by Waterford Plaza and its reliable IGA, sitting beside the Canning River near Curtin University. Built out in the 1980s with ambitions that never quite materialised into prestige, it has settled into a practical, affordable residential character. Parks, local shops, and everyday convenience define life here more than glamour.
At $1.60M and rent of $925/week, the local housing market is 57% above the Perth metro median. Waterford sits a 19-minute drive from the CBD (47 min by transit), and most residents drive (68%). The safety score of 63/100 sits 11 points above the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 8/100, below the Perth average. The suburb's median age of 41 and household income of $2,301/week sit near the broader average.
“I was at Coles, Waterford, earlier doing weekly shopping for my family of four. I was unable to get 25% of things on my list. This included tomato sauce, bread, cheese, butter, margarine, rolled oats, spaghetti, soap, and disinfectant.”— 122 upvotes in community discussion