Inglewood
Half of Inglewood's residents hold a university qualification, 20.7 points above the national figure, yet the median house price is just $466,000, a combination that sets this 2.88 km2 pocket apart from comparably educated suburbs. Household income sits in the 76th percentile nationally and the area scores decile 9 on three of four SEIFA indexes, marking genuine advantage without the price tag of Perth's premium markets. The median age of 39 runs 1 year below national, separate houses make up 60% of dwellings, and 34.6% of residents rent, a tenure mix that keeps the suburb accessible to both buyers and tenants.
Population
5,837
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,031/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
34
Median House
$466K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $466,000 the median house price is far below Perth's pricier inner suburbs, and it pairs with a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 25.0%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 76th percentile. That affordability is structural: 60% of dwellings are separate houses, so buyers are not forced into the apartment-heavy stock that inflates prices elsewhere. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 37.0% and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 24.2%, giving families room without a premium. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200. Owner-occupiers split between 37.1% paying a mortgage and 28.3% owning outright, so two-thirds of homes are owner held rather than investor stock, which supports stable, family-oriented demand.
For Buyers
At $466,000 the median house price is far below Perth's pricier inner suburbs, and it pairs with a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 25.0%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 76th percentile. That affordability is structural: 60% of dwellings are separate houses, so buyers are not forced into the apartment-heavy stock that inflates prices elsewhere. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 37.0% and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 24.2%, giving families room without a premium. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200. Owner-occupiers split between 37.1% paying a mortgage and 28.3% owning outright, so two-thirds of homes are owner held rather than investor stock, which supports stable, family-oriented demand.
For Investors
A 34.6% renter share gives landlords a solid tenant base, and weekly rent of $310 against the $466,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.5%, higher than the sub-2% yields common in premium Perth suburbs. Rent-to-income at 15.3% leaves tenants well clear of stress, supporting reliable occupancy, though the 8.7% vacancy rate is elevated and tempers the picture. Development activity is modest, with 27 applications lodged in the past 12 months, mostly single-house approvals and additions rather than new apartment supply, so the detached-house stock stays scarce. With turnover at 23.1% and a tenant pool drawn to the transport corridor into central Perth, the case rests on steady yield and the 60% house share holding value better than apartments.
Development Activity
Total DAs
34
Last 12 Months
34
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 Inglewood iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Inglewood Primary School
K-6 · 630 students
St Peter's Primary School
PP-6 · 626 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 sits 1 year below the national figure, a relatively young profile for an established inner suburb, helped by 28.8% of families being couples without children and a larger 43.3% being couples with children. University qualifications reach 50.8%, fully 20.7 points above national, which underpins the professional workforce. Overseas-born residents make up 27.8%, 6.2 points above national, with ancestry led by English (2,300), Irish (747), Scottish (597) and Italian (591). The top non-English languages are Italian (62 speakers), Cantonese (25) and Greek (22), reflecting a long-standing southern-European presence. Average household size is 2.3, 0.2 below national, consistent with the mix of young families and child-free couples.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
60.0%
Houses
16.2%
Townhouse
23.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is evenly spread: 37.1% carry a mortgage, 34.6% rent and 28.3% own outright, a balance that keeps the suburb open to both buyers and tenants rather than skewing to one group. Separate houses make up 60% of dwellings against 23.8% apartments and 16.2% semi-detached, so detached living remains the norm and helps explain why the $466,000 median stays accessible relative to denser suburbs. Three-bedroom homes lead at 37.0%, with 2-bedroom at 27.2% and 4-plus bedroom at 24.2%. Mortgage-to-income at 25.0% and rent-to-income at 15.3% both sit below the 30% stress line, a comfort buffer that is rare in suburbs where half the adults hold degrees.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$1,100
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.7%
Unoccupied
232
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.8%
Couples, no children
4,273
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in knowledge and care sectors: Professional/Tech leads at 16.1% (408 workers), Healthcare follows at 14.8% (376) and Education at 11.7% (297), with Public Admin at 9.6% and Mining at 8.1%, the latter reflecting WA's resource economy. By occupation, Professionals (1,203) and Managers (518) dominate, aligning with the decile 9 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 3.6% and the full-time rate is 65.3%, while participation reads 66.6%. One anomaly: the IER resources index sits at decile 7 against decile 9 on the other three SEIFA measures, because the 34.6% renter base lowers aggregate household wealth even though education and income run high.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.3%
Part-time
31.1%
Participation
66.6%
Employed
3,145
Occupations
Top Industries
University
50.8%
Postgraduate
13.1%
Born Overseas
27.8%
Dwellings
2,441
Transport to Work
Transport leans on cars, with 73.0% driving, but 16.7% use public transport, above the typical outer-suburb rate, helped by the Beaufort Street corridor into central Perth. The suburb scores decile 9 on IRSD for relative disadvantage and decile 9 on IRSAD overall, the second-highest advantage tier nationally, so very few residents face deprivation, and only 4.4% (247 people) need daily assistance. Volunteering runs at 19.3%, a marker of an engaged resident base. No schools are recorded inside the 2.88 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions, a practical trade-off offset by the strong transport access and the high education levels that run 20.7 points above national.
Drive
73.0%
Public Transport
16.7%
Walk / Cycle
4.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Inglewood compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inglewood a good suburb to live in?
Inglewood scores decile 9 on three of four SEIFA indexes, the second-highest advantage tier nationally, with household income in the 76th percentile. University qualifications reach 50.8%, 20.7 points above national. It pairs that advantage with an accessible $466,000 median house price and a relatively young median age of 39.
What is the median house price in Inglewood?
The median house price is $466,000, well below Perth's premium inner suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.0%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $310, leaving rent-to-income at a comfortable 15.3%.
What schools are in Inglewood?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.88 km2 Inglewood boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is highly educated, with university qualifications at 50.8%, which is 20.7 points above the national figure.
Is Inglewood safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Inglewood in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the second-highest tier, and only 4.4% of its residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Inglewood good for property investment?
Rent of $310 a week against a $466,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.5%, higher than the sub-2% common in premium Perth suburbs. A 34.6% renter share supplies tenants and rent-to-income of 15.3% supports occupancy, though the 8.7% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants caution.
How is Inglewood's population changing?
Inglewood holds 5,837 residents within a compact 2.88 km2 at a density of 2,028.8 per km2. Turnover runs at 23.1%, meaning 76.9% of residents stayed put, a high retention rate. Development is light at 27 applications in 12 months, pointing to slow, stable change rather than rapid growth.
What is Inglewood like for families?
Families are well served by housing stock, with 60% separate houses and three-bedroom homes the most common at 37.0%, plus 24.2% with four or more bedrooms. The median age of 39 is 1 year below national, and 43.3% of families are couples with children, a young, family-oriented profile.
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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