7 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
45 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2324/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
88%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
11.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Winthrop
Full-time 28.6%Part-time 20.0%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 48.8%
Dwelling Types
Winthrop
House 98.8%Semi-detached 0.9%
Commute Mode
Winthrop
Car 80.1%Transit 4.4%Bicycle 0.6%Walk 0.9%WFH 14.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
50.9%
Malaysia
7.9%
England
4.8%
India
3.3%
China
3.2%
Language at Home
English only
66.0%
Mandarin
4.3%
Cantonese
2.1%
Italian
0.6%
Hindi
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Winthrop
Is Winthrop safe?
Winthrop has a safety score of 96/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Murdoch (28/100), Kardinya (64/100), Booragoon (32/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Winthrop?
Median weekly rent in Winthrop is $990/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Murdoch ($790/wk), Kardinya ($775/wk), Booragoon ($875/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Winthrop?
Winthrop has a school rating of 96/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Winthrop Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Winthrop from Perth CBD?
Winthrop is 21 minutes by car, or 45 minutes by public transport, or 33 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 Winthrop affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Winthrop is $1.7M, up 12.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $795K. For renters, median weekly rent is $990/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Murdoch ($1.3M), Kardinya ($1.2M), Booragoon ($1.6M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/winthrop
Winthrop is a quiet, well-established suburb south of the river, best known for its canopy-covered streets and proximity to Applecross and Melville Senior High schools, a combination that commands a clear price premium. The suburb has a notably multicultural character, with a strong Asian-Australian community. Families seeking green, leafy streets close to Booragoon shopping and Murdoch Hospital find it a natural fit, though younger renters may find it subdued. The median house price is $1.74M and rent of $990/week, 70% above the Perth metro median.
From Winthrop, the CBD is a 21-minute drive away (45 min by transit), and most residents drive (65%). Safety is a strength: the crime score of 96/100 is 44 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
Education options include 1 school, rated 96/100 and among the highest in Perth. Typical residents are around 45 years old, with a household income of $2,324/week.