Innaloo
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Innaloo, WA 6018.
About Innaloo
Welcome to Innaloo
Innaloo sits in Perth's inner-northern suburbs, roughly nine kilometres from the CBD and within easy reach of the coast at Scarborough. Bordered by Doubleview, Woodlands, Stirling, Gwelup and Karrinyup, it's a well-connected pocket that has quietly transformed from a low-key suburban address into one of the north side's busiest retail and residential hubs.
With a population of around 9,592 and a median age of 36, Innaloo attracts a mix of young families, professionals and downsizers drawn to its shopping, transport links and relative proximity to the beach. It's not a suburb chasing prestige — it's one that simply works, offering practicality and convenience without sacrificing lifestyle.
Lifestyle & dining
Innaloo's day-to-day rhythm revolves around its shopping and dining precincts, which draw visitors from well beyond the suburb's borders. Westfield Innaloo anchors the area with a broad mix of retail, cafes and food options, while the nearby Innaloo Bunnings and Costco have made the suburb something of a regional destination for weekend errands. It's a practical, unpretentious kind of lifestyle hub, with the beachside cafe strips of Scarborough only a short drive away for those wanting a change of scenery.
Getting around
Connectivity is one of Innaloo's strongest selling points. The suburb sits close to the Mitchell Freeway, giving quick access south to the CBD and north to Joondalup, while Stirling Station on the Joondalup Line provides a direct rail link into the city for commuters who prefer to leave the car at home. Bus routes along Scarborough Beach Road and Cedric Street add further options, making it easy to reach neighbouring Karrinyup, Gwelup and Woodlands without much fuss.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Yuluma Primary School and St Dominic's School both serving the area, offering public and Catholic options within the suburb itself. The mix of established family homes and newer townhouse developments means Innaloo continues to appeal to households at different life stages, from young families settling in to older residents scaling down without leaving the area.
Parks & recreation
Innaloo's residential streets are complemented by nearby green space and recreational facilities, and its position between Gwelup and the coast means beach, bushland and local parkland are all within a short drive. The suburb's own community facilities, combined with easy access to Scarborough's beachfront and coastal paths, give residents plenty of options for getting outdoors without straying too far from home.
Housing & architecture
The current mix of listings in Innaloo reflects a suburb in transition, with 49% houses, 28% apartments or units, 20% townhouses and 3% land. Older post-war and 1970s-80s brick homes sit alongside newer townhouse infill and low-rise apartment developments, a pattern typical of inner-ring suburbs going through gradual densification. This variety gives buyers genuine choice, from classic quarter-acre blocks to more compact, low-maintenance builds aimed at first-home buyers and investors.
The property market
Innaloo's property market has been on a strong run, with house prices up 13.5% recently and now sitting at a median of $1.04 million. Units and apartments offer a notably more accessible entry point, with a median of $708,000, while renters can expect to pay around $835 a week for the area's convenience and connectivity. The combination of freeway and train access, major shopping infrastructure and proximity to the coast has clearly underpinned demand, and the suburb's mixed dwelling stock means there's a price point for most buyer types, from investors eyeing units through to families after a freestanding house.
Market snapshot
Innaloo property market
Median sale price
$1.04m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$835
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$820k
Median
$1.04m
Premium
$1.45m
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
123
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +12.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Innaloo by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Innaloo, WA 6018.
Population
9,592
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,862
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$1,900
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Innaloo
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Innaloo
$1.00m
105A Beatrice Street
Sold ~July 2026
$673k
5/53 Oswald Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.14m
21A Crocker Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
20c Boronia Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
3B King George Street
Sold ~July 2026
$796k
7/57 Thor Street
Sold ~July 2026
$888k
29 La Grange Street
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
3/18 Odin Road
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
Innaloo suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Innaloo?
The median house price in Innaloo, WA is $1.04m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.5%.
How much is rent in Innaloo?
The median weekly rent in Innaloo is around $835 per week.
Is Innaloo a good place to live?
Innaloo is a suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, 9 km (5.6 mi) from Perth's central business district in the local government area of the City of Stirling. Innaloo is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 9,592 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Innaloo?
Innaloo has a population of 9,592 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Innaloo?
There are 2 schools in or near Innaloo, including St Dominic's School and Yuluma Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Innaloo?
Properties in Innaloo take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Innaloo?
Entry-level properties in Innaloo start around $820k, while premium homes reach $1.45m.
What suburbs are near Innaloo?
Suburbs near Innaloo include Doubleview, Woodlands, Stirling, Gwelup and Karrinyup.
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