Queens Park
At 59.3% born overseas, Queens Park has the highest migrant share in this batch, 37.7 percentage points above the national rate. Yet university attainment also runs at 46.2%, 16.1 points above national, creating an unusual profile of highly educated first-generation migrants in affordable housing. The estimated $430,000 median house price, paired with mortgage-to-income of just 22%, makes this one of Perth's most accessible inner-ring suburbs. Islam (1,061 adherents) is the second-largest religion after Christianity (2,267), and Punjabi (302 speakers) leads the non-English language count.
Population
7,268
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,723/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$430K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $430,000, Queens Park is one of the most affordable suburbs within 10km of Perth CBD. Mortgage repayments absorb only 22% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is 76.6% detached houses, with 19.5% semi-detached providing townhouse options. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 48.9%, with 35.7% having 4-plus bedrooms. The 8.2% vacancy rate is elevated, suggesting buyer leverage in negotiations. Only 16.6% own outright, while 41.2% hold mortgages and 42.2% rent, a split reflecting the suburb's younger, transient demographic with a median age of 32.
For Buyers
At an estimated $430,000, Queens Park is one of the most affordable suburbs within 10km of Perth CBD. Mortgage repayments absorb only 22% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is 76.6% detached houses, with 19.5% semi-detached providing townhouse options. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 48.9%, with 35.7% having 4-plus bedrooms. The 8.2% vacancy rate is elevated, suggesting buyer leverage in negotiations. Only 16.6% own outright, while 41.2% hold mortgages and 42.2% rent, a split reflecting the suburb's younger, transient demographic with a median age of 32.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $350 on the estimated $430,000 median produces a gross yield of approximately 4.2%, above Perth's metro average. However, the 8.2% vacancy rate is the second-highest in this batch and double the healthy threshold. The 42.2% renter share provides a deep tenant pool. Zero DAs were lodged in the past 12 months, suggesting the suburb is built out with no new supply pressure. Queens Park's affordable pricing and proximity to Perth CBD create a value-entry position, but the vacancy rate signals that tenants have options and landlords face competition from nearby suburbs.
Schools in Queens Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Joseph's School
PP-6 · 432 students
St Norbert College
7-12 · 910 students
Queens Park Primary School
K-6 · 336 students
Demographics
Queens Park is the most internationally diverse suburb profiled: 59.3% born overseas, 37.7 points above the national rate. Indian (854) and Chinese (973) ancestry groups are the largest, with Punjabi (302 speakers), Mandarin (262), Nepali (122), Malayalam (114), and Arabic (105) reflecting South Asian, East Asian, and Middle Eastern migration. University attainment at 46.2% is 16.1 points above the national rate, one of the highest for a suburb at this price point nationally. The median age of 32 is 8 years below the national figure. Islam at 1,061 adherents and Hinduism at 663 create a multi-faith community alongside Christianity at 2,267.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
76.6%
Houses
19.5%
Townhouse
3.2%
Apartment
Tenure
The estimated median house price of $430,000 is derived from rental data; no historical sales series is available. Detached houses at 76.6% provide the bulk of stock, with semi-detached at 19.5% and apartments at 3.2%. Three-bedroom homes lead at 48.9%, followed by 4-plus at 35.7%. The ownership split favours renters (42.2%) and mortgagees (41.2%) over outright owners (16.6%), consistent with a younger, migrant-heavy community. The 8.2% vacancy rate is notably higher than most Perth suburbs. Both rent-to-income (20.3%) and mortgage-to-income (22%) sit comfortably below stress thresholds, indicating the price point matches the local income base.
Mortgage / mo
$1,640
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$781
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.2%
Unoccupied
221
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.2%
Couples, no children
5,395
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 18.5% (482 workers), followed by hospitality (9.2%), professional services (9.2%), transport (8.4%), and retail (8.2%). The hospitality share is above the national average, consistent with the suburb's proximity to Cannington retail precinct. Community and personal services (533) and labourers (469) rank high in occupations, alongside professionals (706). Unemployment at 6.2% exceeds the national average, partly reflecting the new-arrival cohort cycling through initial settlement. The participation rate of 63.8% is reasonable. SEIFA shows disadvantage: IRSD decile 4, IER decile 3, IRSAD decile 5, though IEO decile 6 indicates better educational opportunity than the economic scores suggest.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.3%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
63.8%
Employed
3,471
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.2%
Postgraduate
13.2%
Born Overseas
59.3%
Dwellings
2,468
Transport to Work
Three schools serve the area: St Joseph's School (Catholic, ICSEA 1075, 432 students) and St Norbert College (Catholic, ICSEA 1060, 910 secondary students) both score above the national benchmark. Queens Park Primary (Government, ICSEA 1005, 336 students) sits right at the average. Public transport captures 9.8% of commutes, the second-highest in this batch after Windsor, reflecting bus and train connectivity. Car dependency at 81.9% is lower than most Perth suburbs. The IRSAD decile of 5 places Queens Park at the national midpoint, despite the elevated vacancy rate and lower economic resource scores.
Drive
81.9%
Public Transport
9.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Queens Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Queens Park a good suburb to live in?
Queens Park suits first-home buyers and new migrants seeking affordable inner-ring Perth access at an estimated $430,000. Three schools all score above ICSEA 1000, and public transport captures 9.8% of commutes, above most Perth suburbs. The trade-offs are a 6.2% unemployment rate and an 8.2% vacancy rate indicating some market softness.
What is the median house price in Queens Park?
The estimated median house price is $430,000 as of 2025, derived from rental data. Mortgage repayments absorb just 22% of household income at the 60th-percentile income level, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Queens Park?
Queens Park has 3 schools: St Joseph's School (Catholic, ICSEA 1075, 432 students), St Norbert College (Catholic, ICSEA 1060, 910 secondary students), and Queens Park Primary (Government, ICSEA 1005, 336 students). All 3 score above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1000.
Is Queens Park safe?
Crime data is not available for Queens Park in the current dataset. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 4 places it below the national midpoint for disadvantage. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is above the national average. These indicators suggest moderate safety concerns relative to Perth's median.
Is Queens Park good for property investment?
Gross yield of approximately 4.2% ($350/week on $430,000) is above Perth's metro average. The 42.2% renter share provides a deep tenant pool. However, the 8.2% vacancy rate is elevated and twice the healthy threshold. Zero DAs in 12 months means no new supply pressure, but landlords compete with nearby suburbs for tenants.
How is Queens Park's population changing?
Queens Park functions as a first-settlement suburb for overseas migrants, with 59.3% born overseas and high turnover (22.4%). The university attainment rate of 46.2% suggests residents are upwardly mobile and may relocate to higher-priced suburbs as careers advance, creating a churn-driven rather than accumulation-driven demographic pattern.
What languages are spoken in Queens Park?
With 59.3% born overseas, Queens Park has the highest migrant share in this batch. The most common non-English languages are Punjabi (302 speakers), Mandarin (262), Nepali (122), Malayalam (114), and Arabic (105). Indian (854) and Chinese (973) ancestry groups are the largest, reflecting South and East Asian migration into Perth's inner east.
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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