12 min drive to Byford + 5 min transfer + 52 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
28 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2117/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
90%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
3.5%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Whitby
Full-time 33.7%Part-time 14.2%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 49.5%
Dwelling Types
Whitby
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Whitby
Car 91.9%Transit 3.4%WFH 4.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.6%
England
7.3%
New Zealand
3.9%
India
1.5%
South Africa
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
92.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Whitby
Is Whitby safe?
Whitby has a safety score of 39/100, which is below 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: Mundijong (56/100), Cardup (53/100), Byford (53/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Whitby?
Median weekly rent in Whitby is $680/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($775/wk), Cardup ($1100/wk), Byford ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Whitby from Perth CBD?
Whitby is 50 minutes by car, or 111 minutes by public transport, or 69 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Whitby affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Whitby is $781K, up 17.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $680/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mundijong ($835K), Cardup ($1.7M), Byford ($820K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/whitby
Whitby is a modest-sized suburb around 50 minutes' drive from central Perth with a population of 1,005. Buyers can expect a median price of $781k and rent of $680/week, 23% below the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 50-minute drive away (111 min by transit), and most residents drive (70%). At 39/100, the crime score is 13 points below Perth's metro average of 52.
The suburb skews young with a median age of 28 and a household income of $2,117/week.