Moving to Scarborough WA 6019
What the official numbers say about living in Scarborough — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $405 a week, against a median household income of $2,107 a week.
About 59% of homes are owner-occupied and 40% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the townhouse.
Who you'll be living with
Scarborough grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (14,271 → 17,605 people).
Around 58% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Scarborough sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Stirling, 3.7 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Mirrabooka Bus Station, 9.2 km east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 19.3 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 30 schools · 59 cafes & restaurants · 11 supermarkets · 43 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Scarborough profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Scarborough Primary School 200 m · Saint John’s School 300 m · International School of Western Australia 1.2 km · Doubleview Primary School 1.2 km · Deanmore Primary School 1.3 km · Wembley Downs Primary School 1.7 km · Newborough Primary School 1.9 km · Our Lady of Good Counsel School 2 km
Groceries: Scarboro Super Deli 250 m · Brighton Food Market 400 m · Coles 800 m · IGA 1.1 km · Doric Street Supermarket 1.2 km · IGA 1.8 km · Aldi 2.3 km · Coles 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Deanmore Square Reserve 150 m · Abbett Park 600 m · Colin Ventnor Reserve 850 m · Disbrey Park 1.2 km · Butlers Reserve 1.2 km · Contacio Reserve 1.2 km · Peet/Fyfe Reserve 1.3 km · Hastins Lewin Reserve 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Scarborough, most often seen first: Blue-billed Duck · Glossy Ibis · Australian Raven · Short-billed Black-cockatoo · Australian White Ibis · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Scarborough, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough here | 17,605 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Doubleview | 9,205 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Wembley Downs | 6,743 | — | 10/10 | 23% |
| Trigg | 2,855 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Karrinyup | 9,886 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Innaloo | 9,592 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Woodlands | 4,551 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Stirling — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6019 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Scarborough profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $405 a week, and about 40% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 14,271 people to 17,605. It sits about 11 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Stirling station is roughly 3.7 km away. Local government is Stirling council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Scarborough vs Doubleview · Scarborough vs Karrinyup.
Nearby guides: Doubleview · Wembley Downs · Trigg · Karrinyup · Innaloo · Woodlands.
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