Average rent in City Beach, WA — 2026
City Beach sits in the Cambridge local government area, 9km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 6,805 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $750/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 11% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 6,805
- Median age
- 47
- Distance to Perth
- 9 km
- Households renting
- 11%
- Separate houses
- 88%
- Flats / apartments
- 7%
- Born overseas
- 30%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Cambridge
ABS 2021
Renting in City Beach
City Beach is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $750/week, around 123% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 82% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (88%) 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 6,805 and a median age of 47. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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