Average rent in Scarborough, WA — 2026

Scarborough commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $405/week — about 20% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (58% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (36%). 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 17,552, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Scarborough is 11km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.