Aubin Grove
A median age of 33, fully 7.0 years below the national figure, marks Aubin Grove as one of the younger family suburbs in Perth's southern corridor, and the housing stock follows that profile. Detached houses make up 87.1% of dwellings and 71.5% have four or more bedrooms, built for the 3,802 couples with children who anchor the suburb. Household income sits in the 92.2nd percentile nationally at $2,490 a week, yet the median house price is a relatively affordable $529,000, which keeps mortgage-to-income at just 19.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. With 37.3% born overseas, 15.7 points above national, this is a migrant-leaning, mortgage-belt suburb where young families have traded inner-city access for space.
Population
6,786
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,490/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$529K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $529,000 the median house price is affordable by capital-city standards, and the value proposition for buyers is space rather than location. Separate houses account for 87.1% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom homes for 71.5%, with three-bedroom stock at 25.3%, so almost every purchase is a family-sized detached home. The numbers reward owner-occupiers: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,080, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 19.3% against incomes in the 92.2nd percentile, well below the 30% stress mark that strains buyers in pricier markets. That affordability shows in tenure, where 60.9% of households carry a mortgage, far above the share owning outright at 15.0%, a pattern typical of a young suburb where recent buyers are still paying down loans rather than sitting on long-held equity.
For Buyers
At $529,000 the median house price is affordable by capital-city standards, and the value proposition for buyers is space rather than location. Separate houses account for 87.1% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom homes for 71.5%, with three-bedroom stock at 25.3%, so almost every purchase is a family-sized detached home. The numbers reward owner-occupiers: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,080, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 19.3% against incomes in the 92.2nd percentile, well below the 30% stress mark that strains buyers in pricier markets. That affordability shows in tenure, where 60.9% of households carry a mortgage, far above the share owning outright at 15.0%, a pattern typical of a young suburb where recent buyers are still paying down loans rather than sitting on long-held equity.
For Investors
Renters make up 24.1% of households, a modest tenant pool that reflects the owner-occupier character of the area. Weekly rent of $420 against the $529,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, materially higher than the sub-2% yields common in premium Sydney or Melbourne suburbs, because the entry price is so much lower. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is on the softer side, signalling that supply roughly keeps pace with tenant demand rather than a landlord's market. Development activity is thin, with only 4 applications lodged in the past 12 months, mostly pool installations, re-sheeting and an ancillary dwelling rather than new estates, so future rental supply growth is limited. For investors the case rests on yield and the steady demand from young families, supported by a low turnover rate of 20.3%.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Aubin Grove iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Aubin Grove Primary School
K-6 · 923 students
Demographics
The median age of 33 runs 7.0 years below national, and the family structure explains why: couples with children number 3,802, more than four times the 844 couples without children, who are just 14.1% of families. Average household size is 3.1 people, 0.6 above the national figure, consistent with the four-bedroom housing stock. Cultural diversity is high for an outer suburb, with 37.3% born overseas, 15.7 points above national, and university qualifications at 40.3%, which is 10.2 points above the national rate. Ancestry leads with English (2,353) ahead of Chinese (574), Scottish (483) and Irish (460), while the top non-English languages are Mandarin (130), Gujarati (49) and Malayalam (44), reflecting a strong South and East Asian migrant presence layered over an Anglo-Celtic base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.1%
Houses
12.9%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is dominated by mortgage holders at 60.9%, with renters at 24.1% and outright owners at only 15.0%, a split that flags a young suburb where households are still buying in rather than holding paid-off homes. The stock is overwhelmingly detached: 87.1% separate houses and 12.9% semi-detached, with no apartment share recorded. Bedroom counts confirm the family orientation, as four-plus bedroom homes reach 71.5% and three-bedroom homes 25.3%, leaving smaller dwellings rare. Against the $529,000 median, monthly mortgage repayments of $2,080 keep the mortgage-to-income ratio at 19.3% and rent-to-income at 16.9%, both comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability, sitting alongside incomes in the 92.2nd percentile, gives Aubin Grove households more disposable headroom than most metropolitan markets.
Mortgage / mo
$2,080
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,086
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
114
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.1%
Couples, no children
5,972
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is anchored in stable, service-led sectors rather than high-finance roles. Healthcare leads at 17.3% of workers (436), followed by Education at 12.3% (309), Professional and Technical services at 10.2% (256), Construction at 8.8% (222) and Public Administration at 8.5% (213). By occupation, Professionals dominate at 957, ahead of Clerical and Administrative workers (488) and Managers (435), consistent with university qualifications running 10.2 points above national. The labour market is healthy: unemployment is 4.7%, the participation rate reaches 73.7% and 2,171 residents work full time against 1,194 part time. The lean toward healthcare, education and public administration, all counter-cyclical sectors, gives household incomes in the 92.2nd percentile a more recession-resistant base than finance-heavy suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.5%
Part-time
30.8%
Participation
73.7%
Employed
3,365
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.3%
Postgraduate
9.6%
Born Overseas
37.3%
Dwellings
2,102
Transport to Work
Daily life here is car-centred, with 85.6% of commuters driving, well above suburbs near rail or city centres, while public transport carries 7.6% and only 1.1% walk or cycle, a function of the outer-suburban, low-density layout at 2,744.6 people per km2. The trade-off is space and affordability: rent-to-income sits at 16.9% and mortgage-to-income at 19.3%, both below the 30% stress threshold, leaving families financially comfortable. Community engagement is solid, with a volunteering rate of 15.4% and only 3.8% of the 6,786 residents needing daily assistance, low for any age group. No schools are recorded inside the 2.47 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs, a practical consideration given the 71.5% four-bedroom, child-oriented housing stock.
Drive
85.6%
Public Transport
7.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Aubin Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aubin Grove a good suburb to live in?
Aubin Grove suits young families. Household income sits in the 92.2nd percentile nationally at $2,490 a week, while the median house price stays affordable at $529,000, keeping mortgage-to-income at 19.3%, below the 30% stress mark. The median age is 33, 7.0 years below national, and the main trade-off is heavy car reliance at 85.6% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Aubin Grove?
The median house price is $529,000, affordable by capital-city standards. Weekly rent averages $420 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,080, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.3% against incomes in the 92.2nd percentile, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Aubin Grove?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.47 km2 Aubin Grove boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The area is strongly family-oriented, with 3,802 couples with children and 71.5% of homes having four or more bedrooms.
Is Aubin Grove safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Aubin Grove in this dataset. As indirect indicators, only 3.8% of the 6,786 residents need daily assistance and the volunteering rate is 15.4%, both consistent with a settled family suburb where 79.7% of residents stayed put over the period.
Is Aubin Grove good for property investment?
Rent of $420 a week against the $529,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, well above the sub-2% yields in premium eastern-state suburbs. Renters are 24.1% of households and the vacancy rate is 5.1%, so demand is steady rather than tight, with limited new supply from just 4 development applications in 12 months.
How is Aubin Grove's population changing?
The 6,786 residents are notably young, with a median age of 33, 7.0 years below national, and 3,802 couples with children driving natural growth. Turnover is low at 20.3%, so 79.7% of residents stay put. With only 4 development applications in 12 months, change will come from families aging rather than new construction.
What languages are spoken in Aubin Grove?
About 37.3% of residents were born overseas, 15.7 points above the national figure. English is the main language, with Mandarin (130 speakers), Gujarati (49), Malayalam (44) and Cantonese (40) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a strong South and East Asian migrant presence.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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