Average rent in Booragoon, WA — 2026
Booragoon is part of the Melville council area and sits 9km out from the Perth CBD, with around 15,476 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 24% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$420/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 15,476
- Median age
- 42
- Distance to Perth
- 9 km
- Households renting
- 24%
- Separate houses
- 68%
- Flats / apartments
- 7%
- Born overseas
- 38%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Melville
ABS 2021
Renting in Booragoon
Booragoon is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $420/week, around 25% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 73% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (68%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 9km from Perth, with a population of around 15,476 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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