41 min drive to Woodbridge + 5 min transfer + 33 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
46 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1520/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
7.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
81%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Wundowie
Full-time 26.0%Part-time 14.1%Unemployed 3.2%Not in labour 56.6%
Dwelling Types
Wundowie
House 97.6%Semi-detached 2.2%
Commute Mode
Wundowie
Car 91.9%Transit 0.9%Walk 1.3%WFH 5.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.5%
England
7.6%
New Zealand
2.1%
Philippines
2.0%
South Africa
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
95.7%
Italian
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wundowie
Is Wundowie safe?
Wundowie has a safety score of 41/100, which is around 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: Wooroloo (65/100), Bakers Hill (50/100), Chidlow (89/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wundowie?
Median weekly rent in Wundowie is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wooroloo ($658/wk), Bakers Hill ($520/wk), Chidlow ($770/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Wundowie?
Wundowie has a school rating of 8/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Wundowie Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Wundowie from Perth CBD?
Wundowie is 66 minutes by car, or 143 minutes by public transport, or 79 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wundowie affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wundowie is $740K, up 22.2% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wooroloo ($1.1M), Bakers Hill ($885K), Chidlow ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wundowie
Wundowie is a small, quiet country town on the Wheatbelt fringe east of Perth, best known for its affordability and bush setting. It draws first-home buyers and rural-lifestyle seekers who value space and peace over convenience. Amenities are minimal and a car is essential, but the natural surroundings are genuinely appealing. Bushfire risk is a real consideration, with the town having faced multiple emergency-level events in recent years. The typical house sells for around $740k and rent of $750/week, placing it 27% below the Perth metro median.
Getting to the CBD takes a 66-minute drive or 143 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (74%). With a safety score of 41/100, the area is 11 points below the metro average of 52.
The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 8/100, below the Perth average. The median age is 46, with households earning $1,520/week.