Town of Cambridge
Scarborough
Scarborough at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
17.6k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Scarborough.
Scarborough (6019) sits in the Cambridge region of Western Australia.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
17,605
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
56
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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 Scarborough postcode?
- Scarborough is in the 6019 postcode, in WA, 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?
- Scarborough has approximately 17,605 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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