11 min drive to Bull Creek + 5 min transfer + 21 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
37 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1660/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
60%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Willagee
Full-time 28.7%Part-time 17.6%Unemployed 2.6%Not in labour 51.0%
Dwelling Types
Willagee
House 79.4%Semi-detached 18.6%Flat/Unit 1.9%
Commute Mode
Willagee
Car 85.0%Transit 3.8%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 1.6%WFH 8.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
68.9%
England
5.6%
New Zealand
2.5%
South Africa
1.0%
Malaysia
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
86.2%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Spanish
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Willagee
Is Willagee safe?
Willagee has a safety score of 23/100, 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: Melville (WA) (53/100), Myaree (20/100), Kardinya (64/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Willagee?
Median weekly rent in Willagee is $820/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Melville (WA) ($850/wk), Myaree ($820/wk), Kardinya ($775/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Willagee?
Willagee has a school rating of 36/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Caralee Community School (Primary), Fremantle Language Development Centre (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Willagee from Perth CBD?
Willagee is 24 minutes by car, or 50 minutes by public transport, or 37 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 Willagee affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Willagee is $988K, up 6.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $735K. For renters, median weekly rent is $820/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Melville (WA) ($1.6M), Myaree ($1.5M), Kardinya ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/willagee
Willagee is an affordable, established suburb south of Fremantle that people say is firmly mid-gentrification. Locals describe a suburb with genuine character, cheap enough to attract buyers priced out of neighbouring areas, close to the river and beach, and home to a multicultural food scene. Safety concerns and state housing pockets are frequently mentioned, but many residents see it as a suburb on the rise with solid investment fundamentals. The median house price is $988k and rent of $820/week, close to the Perth metro median.
From Willagee, the CBD is a 24-minute drive away (50 min by transit), and most residents drive (69%). The safety score of 23/100 is 29 points below the metro average of 52.
Education options include 2 schools, rated 36/100 and around average. Typical residents are around 37 years old, with a household income of $1,660/week.