8 min drive to Murdoch + 5 min transfer + 24 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
40 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2178/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
79%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.8%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Willetton
Full-time 28.0%Part-time 18.6%Unemployed 3.1%Not in labour 50.4%
Dwelling Types
Willetton
House 89.9%Semi-detached 4.3%Flat/Unit 5.7%
Commute Mode
Willetton
Car 83.9%Transit 4.2%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 1.1%WFH 9.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
45.8%
Malaysia
8.5%
India
8.3%
China
7.1%
England
4.5%
Language at Home
English only
54.1%
Mandarin
6.8%
Cantonese
2.3%
Hindi
1.0%
Arabic
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Willetton
Is Willetton safe?
Willetton has a safety score of 73/100, 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bull Creek (WA) (63/100), Rossmoyne (92/100), Shelley (WA) (81/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Willetton?
Median weekly rent in Willetton is $805/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bull Creek (WA) ($825/wk), Rossmoyne ($900/wk), Shelley (WA) ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Willetton?
Willetton has a school rating of 90/100 across 7 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Willetton Senior High School (Secondary), OneSchool Global WA (Combined), Willetton Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Willetton from Perth CBD?
Willetton is 24 minutes by car, or 48 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 Willetton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Willetton is $1.4M, up 12.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $856K. For renters, median weekly rent is $805/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bull Creek (WA) ($1.5M), Rossmoyne ($2.1M), Shelley (WA) ($2.0M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/willetton
👨👩👧 Family Friendly🌍 Multicultural🌳 Established🏡 Quiet Residential🚗 Car Dependent
Willetton is a well-established, multicultural suburb south of the river defined by its top-ranked public high school and strong GATE program. Families flock here for the school zones, driving up property prices past the million-dollar mark. Southlands Shopping Centre anchors daily life, surrounded by Korean, Japanese, and Indian eateries. The suburb is quiet and residential with a community feel — dog walkers in parks, op shops, and local basketball — but lacks nightlife and is firmly car-dependent. Occasional crime incidents jar against its safe-suburb reputation.
Property prices sit at a median of $1.40M and rent of $805/week, which is 37% above the Perth metro median. Expect a 24-minute drive to the CBD (or 48 min via public transport), and most residents drive (67%). Crime rates are well below average, and the 73/100 safety score sits 21 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 7 schools holding a combined 90/100 rating. At a median age of 40, households here bring in $2,178/week.
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