Eglinton
With a median age of 29 years, which is 11 years below the national figure, Eglinton stands out as one of Perth's youngest suburban populations. Almost all dwellings (99.3%) are separate houses, and 59% have 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting a suburb built around family formation rather than density. Household income sits at the 75.7th percentile nationally, yet the median house price of $465,000 remains affordable relative to that earnings base, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 22.3%. The suburb carries identity signals of an affordable, mortgage-belt, young-resident area on Perth's northern fringe.
Population
3,705
Median Age
29.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,024/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$465K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is $465,000 with monthly mortgage repayments estimated at $1,950 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability is rare compared to broader Perth metro markets, making Eglinton accessible to first-home buyers in the 75.7th income percentile nationally. Stock is almost entirely detached houses, with 99.3% separate dwellings and 59% having 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers rarely compromise on space. Only 7.3% of residents own outright, while 71.1% carry a mortgage, confirming this is a genuine owner-occupier suburb rather than an established, debt-free enclave.
For Buyers
The median house price is $465,000 with monthly mortgage repayments estimated at $1,950 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability is rare compared to broader Perth metro markets, making Eglinton accessible to first-home buyers in the 75.7th income percentile nationally. Stock is almost entirely detached houses, with 99.3% separate dwellings and 59% having 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers rarely compromise on space. Only 7.3% of residents own outright, while 71.1% carry a mortgage, confirming this is a genuine owner-occupier suburb rather than an established, debt-free enclave.
For Investors
Rental yield potential is moderate, with weekly rent at $350 against a $465,000 median, implying a gross yield near 3.9%. The 6.9% vacancy rate is elevated, suggesting tenant demand does not keep pace with the volume of rental stock available, so rental periods between tenancies may be longer than state averages. The renter share is 21.6%, relatively thin for an investment suburb. One positive: the young median age of 29 and high proportion of family households (1,789 couples with children vs 592 couples without) suggests ongoing demand for 4-bedroom homes as the cohort matures and household size holds above the national average at 2.9.
Schools in Eglinton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Eglinton Beach Primary School
K-6 · 288 students
Demographics
The median age of 29 is 11 years below the national figure, making Eglinton demographically distinct even within Perth's northern growth corridor. The overseas-born share at 42.9% sits 21.3 percentage points above the national average, with English (1,756), Scottish (390) and Irish (336) ancestry dominating. Afrikaans is the most recorded non-English language at 35 speakers, consistent with a South African migrant cohort. University qualifications at 20.9% are 9.2 percentage points below the national rate, pointing to a skilled-trades and healthcare workforce rather than a professional-class suburb. Average household size is 2.9, above the national average.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.3%
Houses
0.7%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Eglinton's housing profile is unusually uniform: 99.3% separate houses, only 0.7% semi-detached, and no recorded apartments. The bedroom distribution skews large, with 59% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and 40.2% having 3 bedrooms, leaving almost nothing below 3 bedrooms. Tenure is dominated by mortgage holders at 71.1%, well above the national norm, while outright owners are just 7.3%, which reflects a suburb with a short settlement history and few long-held, debt-free properties. Rent-to-income at 17.3% is comfortable for tenants compared to many metro suburbs, and mortgage-to-income at 22.3% keeps buyers below the 30% stress level.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,004
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.9%
Unoccupied
91
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.9%
Couples, no children
3,128
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 21.6% of workers (271 people), followed by Construction at 11.7% (147) and Mining at 10.3% (129), a sectoral mix typical of Perth's northern growth suburbs where infrastructure build-out and proximity to resource corridors intersect. Education accounts for 10.0% and Retail 7.5%. By occupation, Community/Personal services leads at 306 workers, ahead of Professionals at 284, suggesting a local service-economy focus. Unemployment sits at 5.7% and the full-time employment rate is 69.2%, with a labour force participation rate of 68.7%. The SEIFA IER decile of 8 indicates above-average economic resources, though the IEO decile of 5 reflects mid-range education and occupation advantage.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.2%
Part-time
25.1%
Participation
68.7%
Employed
1,727
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.9%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
42.9%
Dwellings
1,234
Transport to Work
Transport is almost entirely car-dependent: 88% of residents drive to work, and only 5.9% use public transport, among the lowest public-transport shares in metro WA, meaning access to the Mitchell Freeway or Wanneroo Road is a practical necessity. No schools are recorded inside the Eglinton boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs. The IRSAD decile of 6 places the suburb in the upper-middle advantage tier nationally, and the IRSD decile of 7 indicates relatively low disadvantage. Housing stress is absent on both rental (17.3% of income) and mortgage (22.3%) measures. Only 2.7% of residents require daily assistance, consistent with the young median age of 29.
Drive
88.0%
Public Transport
5.9%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eglinton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eglinton a good suburb to live in?
Eglinton suits families seeking affordable, spacious housing on Perth's northern fringe. The median house price of $465,000 with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% is well below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb scores IRSAD decile 6 and IRSD decile 7, placing it in the upper-middle advantage tier nationally. The main trade-off is heavy car dependency, with 88% of residents driving to work and only 5.9% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Eglinton?
The median house price in Eglinton is $465,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $350 and monthly mortgage repayments are approximately $1,950. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% sits comfortably below the 30% stress benchmark, making Eglinton one of the more affordable family suburb options in the Perth metro area.
What schools are in Eglinton?
No schools are recorded inside the Eglinton boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby suburbs. The suburb's median age of 29 and 57% of families being couples with children means demand for nearby school access is high, so proximity to established schooling in adjacent areas is a key consideration for buyers.
Is Eglinton safe?
Detailed crime rate data per 1,000 residents is not available for Eglinton in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 7, meaning it ranks above the national median on the index of relative disadvantage. Only 2.7% of residents, around 93 people, require daily assistance, consistent with the young median age of 29 and a low-disadvantage profile.
Is Eglinton good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $350 against a $465,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%, moderate by Perth standards. However, the vacancy rate of 6.9% is elevated, suggesting more rental stock than current tenant demand. The 21.6% renter share is relatively thin. The young suburb profile and ongoing northern corridor growth may support capital appreciation, but the high vacancy warrants caution before purchasing for yield.
How is Eglinton's population changing?
Eglinton's current population is 3,705 across 15.4 square kilometres, giving a density of 240 per km2 that reflects an early-stage growth suburb. Household turnover reached 30% in the past five years, meaning roughly 1 in 3 households arrived recently, above national norms. The young median age of 29, which is 11 years below national, and high share of couples with children (1,789 families) point to continued population growth as lot releases continue.
What languages are spoken in Eglinton?
About 42.9% of Eglinton residents were born overseas, which is 21.3 percentage points above the national average. English dominates in ancestry terms, with English (1,756), Scottish (390) and Irish (336) being the top recorded ancestries. Afrikaans is the most recorded non-English language at 35 speakers, and Portuguese follows at 16, suggesting a notable South African migrant cohort among the overseas-born 42.9%.
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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