10 min drive to Kenwick + 5 min transfer + 31 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2377/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
84%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
6.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.3
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Wattle Grove
Full-time 32.2%Part-time 16.7%Unemployed 2.7%Not in labour 48.5%
Dwelling Types
Wattle Grove
House 99.8%
Commute Mode
Wattle Grove
Car 87.5%Transit 3.2%Walk 0.9%WFH 8.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
56.4%
India
8.7%
England
3.1%
Philippines
3.0%
China
2.9%
Language at Home
English only
59.0%
Mandarin
2.9%
Hindi
0.9%
Cantonese
0.8%
Arabic
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wattle Grove
Is Wattle Grove safe?
Wattle Grove has a safety score of 67/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Forrestfield (37/100), Kenwick (22/100), Lesmurdie (84/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wattle Grove?
Median weekly rent in Wattle Grove is $805/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Forrestfield ($690/wk), Kenwick ($650/wk), Lesmurdie ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has a school rating of 99/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Wattle Grove Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Wattle Grove from Perth CBD?
Wattle Grove is 28 minutes by car, or 57 minutes by public transport, or 46 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wattle Grove affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wattle Grove is $983K, up 4.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $710K. For renters, median weekly rent is $805/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Forrestfield ($833K), Kenwick ($750K), Lesmurdie ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wattle-grove
🚗 Car Dependent
Wattle Grove is a quiet, established outer-eastern suburb where residents describe a leafy residential feel alongside real bushfire risk: the area has faced multiple fire emergencies along its Tonkin Highway corridor. Locals note heavy car dependence with no train link and major roads as the main arteries. People say basic retail like ALDI is nearby, but cafes, nightlife and public transport remain sparse.
Houses here have a median value of $983k and rent of $805/week, close to the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 28-minute drive by car or 57 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (73%). With a safety score of 67/100, the area rates 15 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. With 1 school scoring 99/100, education here is among the highest in Perth. The population has a median age of 34 and earns $2,377/week per household.
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