Scarborough at a glance
Median house
$1,111,000
Median unit
$626,500
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
17.6k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Scarborough.
The postcode for Scarborough is 6019 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Scarborough is $1,111,000.
Scarborough (6019) sits in the Cambridge region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,111,000, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Scarborough has roughly 17,605 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Scarborough scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scarborough's population at 17,605, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 34% lone person).
Population
17,605
Median age
36
Family households
58%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,111,000 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $626,500, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $222,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,111,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $626,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$1,111,000
$626,500
17,605
Median age: 36
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.94% (median rent $415/wk against a $1,111,000 price tag). Units yield 3.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.94%
Based on $1,111,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.36%
Based on $626,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Scarborough.
Local schools for Scarborough
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Government School Catchment
Scarborough Primary School
Doubleview Primary School
Wembley Downs Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Scarborough.
- What is the median house price in Scarborough?
- The median house price in Scarborough, WA 6019 is $1,111,000. The median unit price is $626,500.
- What is the Scarborough postcode?
- Scarborough is in the 6019 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Cambridge region.
- Where is Scarborough?
- Scarborough is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6019. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Town of Cambridge region.
- What is the average rent in Scarborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $405.
- What schools are in Scarborough?
- There are 20 schools serving Scarborough on this page, including Scarborough Primary School, Doubleview Primary School, International School of Western Australia.
- How walkable is Scarborough?
- Scarborough has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Scarborough?
- Scarborough is close to Doubleview, Wembley Downs, Woodlands, Innaloo, Innaloo.
- What is the population of Scarborough?
- The population of Scarborough is approximately 17,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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