Floreat
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Floreat, WA 6014.
About Floreat
Welcome to Floreat
Floreat sits about eight kilometres west of Perth's CBD, tucked between the leafy streets of Wembley and Jolimont and the university precinct around Shenton Park and Daglish. It's a suburb built around wide, tree-lined avenues, generous blocks and a distinctly established, garden-city feel that has made it one of Perth's most sought-after western suburbs addresses for decades.
With a population of 8,621 and a median age of 42, Floreat is squarely a suburb of families and professionals who have often stayed put for the long haul. It suits buyers looking for space, established character homes or newer rebuilds, proximity to the coast and top schools, and a quieter, more residential alternative to the busier strips of neighbouring Wembley and Subiaco.
Housing & architecture
Floreat's housing stock is dominated by detached houses, which make up around 88% of current listings, with apartments and units accounting for roughly 10% and a small share of townhouses rounding out the mix. The streetscape mixes original mid-century brick-and-tile homes, many on generous blocks, with substantial architect-designed rebuilds that have gone up as older homes are renewed.
Block sizes here are larger than in many inner and coastal suburbs, which has long been part of the appeal for families wanting room for a pool, tennis court or simply a proper backyard. It's a suburb where knockdown-rebuild activity has been steady, as buyers pay a premium for the location and land rather than the existing dwelling.
The property market
Floreat's median house price sits at $2.66 million, reflecting its status as one of the more expensive suburbs in Perth's western corridor, with house prices up 4.6% recently. Units and apartments, a much smaller part of the market, carry a median of $930,000, offering a comparatively more accessible entry point for buyers wanting the Floreat postcode without the land size.
Median rent of $1,300 a week points to strong demand from tenants as well as owner-occupiers, underpinned by the suburb's schools, coastal proximity and low turnover of quality stock. Given houses represent the vast majority of listings, competition for well-located family homes tends to be brisk, particularly for renovated or rebuilt properties close to parks and schools.
Getting around
Floreat is well served by road links into the city, with routes via Oceanic Drive, Selby Street and The Boulevard connecting through to Perth's CBD in around 15 to 20 minutes outside peak times. There's no train line directly through the suburb, so most residents rely on car travel or bus services connecting to nearby Wembley and Subiaco, and on to the Perth rail network from stations such as Subiaco or Glendalough.
Cycling and walking paths through Bold Park and along the wide verge-lined streets make getting around locally easy, and the suburb's position between the coast and the city means beaches at City Beach and Floreat Beach are only a short drive away.
Schools & families
Education is a major drawcard, with Floreat Park Primary School and the highly regarded Churchlands Primary School both serving local families, alongside easy access to Churchlands Senior High School just over the boundary in Churchlands. The suburb's family orientation is reinforced by its median age of 42, suggesting a strong base of settled households and older children rather than a transient rental population.
Proximity to well-regarded independent and public schools in neighbouring Wembley, Jolimont and Shenton Park adds further choice, making Floreat a practical base for families juggling school runs across the western suburbs.
Parks & recreation
Bold Park, one of the largest areas of urban bushland in Perth, borders Floreat and is a major asset, offering walking and mountain-biking trails, native flora and the Reabold Hill lookout with views to the coast and city skyline. The suburb itself is dotted with well-maintained local parks and ovals, reflecting its garden-suburb design.
For golfers, Wembley Golf Course is close by, and the short drive to City Beach and Floreat Beach gives residents easy access to swimming, beach walks and the Perth coastline's cafes and lifestyle facilities.
Lifestyle & dining
Floreat itself is quietly residential, with much of the day-to-day cafe and retail action found just over the border in Wembley's Cambridge Street strip or in Floreat Forum, a local shopping centre that anchors everyday needs like groceries, cafes and specialty stores. For a bigger night out or wider retail choice, Subiaco and its restaurants, boutiques and Saturday markets are a short drive away.
This low-key, family-first character, combined with quick access to beaches, bushland and the CBD, is central to Floreat's enduring appeal to buyers who want established western suburbs living without the density of areas closer to the city.
Market snapshot
Floreat property market
Median sale price
$2.66m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,300
per week
Gross rental yield
2.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.97m
Median
$2.66m
Premium
$3.52m
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
44
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +8.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Floreat by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Floreat, WA 6014.
Population
8,621
residents (2021)
Median age
42
years
Household income
$3,570
median, per week
Median rent
$600
per week
Median mortgage
$3,250
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Floreat
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Floreat
$2.88m
106 Brookdale Street
Sold ~July 2026
$4.03m
22 Winmarley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.10m
287A Salvado Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.40m
47 Kirkdale Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$2.80m
37 Glengariff Drive
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Floreat suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Floreat?
The median house price in Floreat, WA is $2.66m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.6%.
How much is rent in Floreat?
The median weekly rent in Floreat is around $1,300 per week.
Is Floreat a good place to live?
Floreat is a residential suburb 8 kilometres (5 mi) west-northwest of the central business district of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Floreat is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 8,621 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Floreat?
Floreat has a population of 8,621 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.
What schools are in Floreat?
There are 2 schools in or near Floreat, including Churchlands Primary School and Floreat Park Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Floreat?
Properties in Floreat take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Floreat?
Entry-level properties in Floreat start around $1.97m, while premium homes reach $3.52m.
What suburbs are near Floreat?
Suburbs near Floreat include Churchlands, Jolimont, Daglish, Wembley and Shenton Park.
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