Average rent in Floreat, WA2026

Floreat sits in the Cambridge local government area, 7km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 8,621 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $600/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 12% 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
8,621

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Perth
7 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cambridge

Renting in Floreat

Floreat commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $600/week — about 78% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (86% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (90%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 8,621, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Floreat is 7km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Floreat?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Floreat, WA was $600. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Floreat rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Floreat came in at $600 — 78% above. Floreat sits 7km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 8% flats).
Which suburbs near Floreat have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Floreat's $600/week (ABS 2021) include Cottesloe, Winthrop, Ocean Reef. Iluka - Burns Beach, Davenport, City Beach sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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