7 min drive to Byford + 5 min transfer + 52 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1875/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
7.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.3
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Wungong
Full-time 27.7%Part-time 12.3%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 56.7%
Dwelling Types
Wungong
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Wungong
Car 81.2%Transit 2.6%Walk 4.3%WFH 12.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.8%
England
9.7%
New Zealand
2.2%
South Africa
2.2%
India
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
91.1%
Arabic
0.9%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wungong
Is Wungong safe?
Wungong has a safety score of 84/100, 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. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darling Downs (63/100), Brookdale (WA) (20/100), Mount Richon (68/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wungong?
Median weekly rent in Wungong is $950/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darling Downs ($775/wk), Brookdale (WA) ($650/wk), Mount Richon ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Wungong from Perth CBD?
Wungong is 42 minutes by car, or 69 minutes by public transport, or 64 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wungong affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wungong is $1.4M. For renters, median weekly rent is $950/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darling Downs ($1.5M), Brookdale (WA) ($680K), Mount Richon ($868K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wungong
Wungong is defined almost entirely by its extraordinary natural surroundings: the regional park delivers some of the best hiking, mountain biking and wildflower displays in the Perth hills. It is a small, quiet outer-suburban locality in the City of Armadale, attracting outdoors enthusiasts rather than urban dwellers. The trade-off is real: bushfire risk, nearby industrial activity and limited local services are facts of life here. Houses here have a median value of $1.44M and rent of $950/week, 41% above the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 42-minute drive by car or 69 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (63%). With a safety score of 84/100, the area rates 32 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
The population has a median age of 38 and earns $1,875/week per household.