Floreat
University qualifications at 65.3%, 35.2 points above the national average, make Floreat one of the most highly educated suburbs in Western Australia. Household income at the 99th percentile ($3,570/week) and all four SEIFA indices at decile 10 confirm top-tier socioeconomic standing. Mining employs 9.3% of workers (326 people), a WA-specific marker of resource-sector wealth uncommon in eastern-state premium suburbs. The volunteering rate of 29.6% is nearly double the national average, suggesting deep civic engagement that correlates with the high social capital evident across all indices.
Population
8,621
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,570/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$787K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated $787,000 median (rent-derived, 2025) appears low for a decile-10 suburb, likely understated because the rent-derived method does not capture the true $1.5M+ transaction prices typical of established Floreat homes. Detached houses at 89.8% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 56.3% and 3-bedrooms at 33.2%. Monthly mortgage of $3,250 against $3,570/week income gives a 21.0% mortgage-to-income ratio, well below stress levels. Two primary schools, Floreat Park (ICSEA 1,173) and Churchlands Primary (ICSEA 1,169), rank 173 and 169 points above the national benchmark respectively.
For Buyers
The estimated $787,000 median (rent-derived, 2025) appears low for a decile-10 suburb, likely understated because the rent-derived method does not capture the true $1.5M+ transaction prices typical of established Floreat homes. Detached houses at 89.8% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 56.3% and 3-bedrooms at 33.2%. Monthly mortgage of $3,250 against $3,570/week income gives a 21.0% mortgage-to-income ratio, well below stress levels. Two primary schools, Floreat Park (ICSEA 1,173) and Churchlands Primary (ICSEA 1,169), rank 173 and 169 points above the national benchmark respectively.
For Investors
The 12.4% renter share is narrow, with weekly rent at $600 and a 6.1% vacancy rate. Gross yield on a $787,000 estimate would be roughly 4.0%, but actual yields on $1.5M+ homes would be closer to 2.0%. Zero DAs in 12 months reflects the tightly held, low-turnover nature of the suburb. Population growth at 1.17% per year (111 persons) is modest, driven by overseas migration (129 net per year) with internal migration near zero (9). The established-wealth profile means investment returns come from capital appreciation rather than rental income, a pattern consistent across decile-10 suburbs.
Schools in Floreat iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Floreat Park Primary School
K-6 · 571 students
Churchlands Primary School
K-6 · 481 students
Demographics
University qualifications at 65.3% are the highest in this batch, 35.2 points above national and consistent with IEO decile 10. English ancestry leads (3,436), with Irish (1,135), Scottish (990) and Italian (574) forming a British-European core. Born-overseas at 28.4% is 6.8 points above national. Mandarin (102), Cantonese (31), Italian (31) and French (25) are the top non-English languages. The median age of 42 is 2 years above national, and average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above national. Professionals (1,910) and Managers (906) comprise 67% of occupations, the most white-collar-concentrated profile in this analysis.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.8%
Houses
2.7%
Townhouse
7.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Owned outright at 46.4% and mortgaged at 41.2% account for 87.6% of tenure, with only 12.4% renting. Detached houses at 89.8% dominate, with apartments at 7.5% and semi-detached at 2.7% providing limited alternatives. The 56.3% share of 4+ bedrooms indicates large family homes. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.0% is comfortable at 99th-percentile incomes, and rent-to-income at 16.8% is among the lowest in this analysis. Affordability improved from 52.4% to 49.4% over the decade. The IRSD decile 10 confirms minimal disadvantage. Residential turnover at 19.3% indicates a relatively stable community.
Mortgage / mo
$3,250
Rent / wk
$600
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,215
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
185
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.4%
Couples, no children
7,652
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (21.4%, 747 workers) and Professional/Tech (18.6%, 649) lead employment, followed by Education (12.2%, 426), Mining (9.3%, 326) and Construction (6.2%, 216). The 9.3% mining share is a distinctive WA marker, reflecting FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) and resource-sector management roles concentrated in this premium suburb. Professionals (1,910) and Managers (906) dominate occupations at 67%, the highest combined share in this batch. Part-time employment at 1,712 workers is notably high relative to the 2,509 full-time, suggesting a large cohort of professionals choosing flexible arrangements. Unemployment at 4.0% is near the state average.
Unemployment
1.4%
Labour Force
5,238
Unemployed
75
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.4%
Part-time
36.6%
Participation
65.3%
Employed
4,221
Occupations
Top Industries
University
65.3%
Postgraduate
19.4%
Born Overseas
28.4%
Dwellings
2,849
Transport to Work
Two primary schools score at the top of the national distribution: Floreat Park Primary (Government, ICSEA 1,173, 571 students) and Churchlands Primary (Government, ICSEA 1,169, 481 students), both ranking 169-173 points above the national benchmark. Public transport at 8.8% is the highest in this WA batch, with walking/cycling at 5.6% also above average. Car dependency at 80.1% is the lowest among these WA suburbs. Need-for-assistance at 2.9% is well below national. The volunteering rate of 29.6% is nearly double the national average. IRSAD decile 10 confirms the highest tier of advantage.
Drive
80.1%
Public Transport
8.8%
Walk / Cycle
5.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.17%/yr
(+111 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 19.3% over the decade, reaching 9,505 by 2025, with the medium forecast projecting 10,099 by 2031. Annual growth of 1.17% (111 persons) is driven by overseas migration (129 net per year), with internal migration negligible (9 per year). The trajectory is mixed: the senior share rose 2.8 points while the young share dipped 1.9 points, but the working-age share held stable. The gentrification score of 23 (early signs) reflects compositional shifts within an already-wealthy suburb rather than displacement, with growth accelerating from 7% to 15%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+129
Net Internal / yr
+9
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +24% since 2011, Accelerating: 7% → 15%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Floreat compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Floreat a good suburb to live in?
Floreat ranks at SEIFA decile 10 across all four indices, the highest possible. University qualifications at 65.3% are 35.2 points above national. Both primary schools score ICSEA above 1,169, among WA's best. The volunteering rate of 29.6% (nearly double national) signals strong community cohesion.
What is the median house price in Floreat?
The estimated median is $787,000 (rent-derived, 2025), though this likely understates actual transaction prices for established homes. Monthly mortgage of $3,250 produces a 21.0% mortgage-to-income ratio at the 99th-percentile income ($3,570/week). Weekly rent sits at $600, with rent-to-income at just 16.8%.
What schools are in Floreat?
Floreat has 2 primary schools, both exceptional. Floreat Park Primary (Government, ICSEA 1,173, 571 students) scores 173 points above the national benchmark. Churchlands Primary (Government, ICSEA 1,169, 481 students) is similarly outstanding. Both are government schools, making quality education free at point of use.
Is Floreat safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Floreat in the current dataset. All 4 SEIFA indices at decile 10 indicate the lowest possible disadvantage. Unemployment at 4.0% is near the WA average, and need-for-assistance at 2.9% is well below national. These indicators correlate with below-average crime nationally.
Is Floreat good for property investment?
Floreat is a capital-growth play, not a yield play. Zero DAs in 12 months and 12.4% renter share limit rental opportunities. The established-wealth, decile-10 profile supports long-term value preservation. Population growth of 1.17% per year is modest. Overseas migration at 129 per year provides steady, if slow, demand.
How is Floreat's population changing?
Population grew 19.3% over the decade to 9,505 by 2025, projected to reach 10,099 by 2031. Overseas migration at 129 per year drives growth, with internal migration near zero. The senior share rose 2.8 points and young share fell 1.9 points, showing gradual aging within an already-established wealthy suburb.
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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