Full-time 15.5%Part-time 14.9%Unemployed 3.3%Not in labour 66.3%
Dwelling Types
West End
House 87.9%Semi-detached 5.0%Other 7.1%
Commute Mode
West End
Car 84.7%Bicycle 5.3%Walk 5.3%WFH 4.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.3%
England
9.5%
New Zealand
3.0%
Philippines
0.7%
South Africa
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
97.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about West End
Is West End safe?
West End has a safety score of 10/100, which is well below 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: Beachlands (21/100), Geraldton (1/100), Mahomets Flats (14/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in West End?
Median weekly rent in West End is $500/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beachlands ($520/wk), Geraldton ($500/wk), Mahomets Flats ($570/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is West End affordable to buy in?
The median house price in West End is $180K, up 38.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $357K. For renters, median weekly rent is $500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beachlands ($528K), Geraldton ($545K), Mahomets Flats ($648K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/west-end
West End is a modest-sized suburb around 375 km from central Perth with a population of 536. Houses here have a median value of $180k and rent of $500/week, 82% below the Perth metro median.
Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 10/100 falls 42 points below the metro mean of 52. Residents are generally older (median age 61), with a household income of $744/week.