Moving to Subiaco WA 6008
What the official numbers say about living in Subiaco — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $438 a week, against a median household income of $2,219 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Subiaco grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,015 → 9,940 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Malaysia, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Japanese, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Subiaco sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (55% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Subiaco, 350 m north.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 3.2 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, 2.9 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Gondolas on the Swan, 3.2 km east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 13 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 4 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 42 schools · 257 cafes & restaurants · 15 supermarkets · 65 parks — see them all on the Subiaco profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Subiaco Primary School 450 m · Bob Hawke College 850 m · West Leederville Primary School 1.2 km · Perth Modern School 1.4 km · Jolimont Primary School 1.5 km · Rosalie Primary School 1.7 km · Wembley Primary School 1.9 km · School of Isolated and Distance Education 2.1 km
Groceries: Farmer Jack's 250 m · Be Free Organics 250 m · Pavilion Fresh Markets 250 m · Golden Choice Subiaco Fresh Market 250 m · Woolworths 450 m · Coles 450 m · Little Magic 1.1 km · Coles 1.2 km
Parks and reserves: Rupert Street Pocket Park 350 m · Station Square 350 m · Richard Diggins Park 350 m · Market Square 450 m · Rankin Gardens 450 m · Subiaco Theatre Gardens 550 m · Carter Lane 650 m · Park Street Mini Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Subiaco, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Willie Wagtail · Red Wattlebird · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Subiaco, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subiaco here | 9,940 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| West Leederville | 4,340 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Jolimont | 1,479 | — | 9/10 | 15% |
| Daglish | 1,551 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Wembley | 12,061 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Shenton Park | 4,638 | — | 10/10 | 27% |
| West Perth | 6,102 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Subiaco — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6008 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Subiaco profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $438 a week.
The population grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,015 people to 9,940. It sits about 4 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Subiaco station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Subiaco council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Subiaco vs Wembley · Subiaco vs West Perth.
Nearby guides: West Leederville · Jolimont · Daglish · Wembley · Shenton Park · West Perth.
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