Scarborough
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Scarborough, WA 6019.
About Scarborough
Welcome to Scarborough
Scarborough sits on Perth's western coastline, roughly ten kilometres from the CBD, where the sweep of white sand and the famous foreshore esplanade have long made it one of the city's most recognisable beach addresses. Once known mainly for its surf and its summer crowds, the suburb has spent the past decade reinventing itself, with a rebuilt beachfront precinct that now anchors a genuinely liveable, design-conscious community.
It's a suburb that suits a broad mix of residents — young professionals drawn to the cafes and ocean swims before work, downsizers after a low-maintenance apartment with a view, and families who want beach living without leaving behind good schools and parks. With a median age of 36 and a population of 17,605, Scarborough has the energy of a beachside town that never quite stopped growing up.
Lifestyle & dining
The Scarborough Beach foreshore redevelopment transformed the suburb's social heart, and it remains the drawcard: a beach club, the sunken amphitheatre, an open-air cinema in summer, and a strip of restaurants, bars and cafes that face straight onto the sand. Locals move easily between an early surf, a coffee at the beach kiosks, and evening drinks watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Beyond the beachfront, the streets running back from the coast have their own quieter rhythm, with neighbourhood cafes and takeaway spots servicing the residential blocks. Nearby Trigg adds another slice of café culture and a well-regarded surf break, while City Beach to the south offers more of the same relaxed coastal pace for those happy to wander a little further afield.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping is well covered within Scarborough itself and in the surrounding suburbs, with Doubleview and Wembley Downs offering convenient local centres for groceries and everyday errands. For bigger shopping trips, Karrinyup Shopping Centre is a short drive away and is one of Perth's larger retail hubs, covering fashion, homewares and a full grocery offering, making it the default destination for most Scarborough households.
Getting around
Scarborough's beachside position means it isn't on the Perth rail network, so most residents rely on car travel or bus services connecting through to Stirling and Glendalough train stations on the Joondalup line, both giving access into the CBD in around 20 to 25 minutes. Scarborough Beach Road is the main arterial linking the coast to the city, and it carries regular bus routes that make commuting without a car workable, if not as fast as driving.
For those who cycle, the Scarborough to Fremantle coastal path is a drawcard in itself, running along the dunes and linking up with City Beach and Trigg, and it's increasingly used for commuting as much as recreation.
Schools & families
Scarborough Primary School serves as the local public option and is well embedded in the community, while St John's School offers an independent choice within the suburb. Families also look to schools in neighbouring Wembley Downs and Doubleview, and the broader western suburbs are well served by both public and private secondary options within a short drive. The mix of apartments and family homes means Scarborough attracts everyone from young couples to established families, and the suburb's parks and beach access add real appeal for those raising children near the coast.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the beach itself, Scarborough benefits from the string of coastal reserves and dune walks that run north towards Trigg and south towards City Beach, giving residents a genuine choice of swimming, surfing and walking spots within a few minutes of home. Abbett Park and other local green spaces provide a more suburban alternative to the coastal strip, useful for anyone after a quieter outdoor space away from summer crowds.
The property market
Scarborough's property market reflects its status as a premium coastal address, with a median house price of $1.30 million and units and apartments sitting at a median of $770,000. Median rent across the suburb is $950 per week, underlining strong demand from both owner-occupiers and tenants keen to be near the water. House prices have climbed 15.0% recently, a sign of just how sought-after the suburb has become since the beachfront redevelopment.
The current mix of listings — 39% houses, 32% townhouses, 26% apartments and units, and a small 3% of land — shows a suburb genuinely in transition, still holding onto its stock of classic beachside houses while increasingly offering medium-density options for buyers who want the lifestyle without the price tag or upkeep of a full block. That variety makes Scarborough one of the more flexible coastal markets in Perth, catering to first-home buyers in apartments right through to families and downsizers chasing a house with an ocean glimpse.
Market snapshot
Scarborough property market
Median sale price
$1.30m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$950
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$935k
Median
$1.30m
Premium
$1.83m
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
140
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +13.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Scarborough by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Scarborough, WA 6019.
Population
17,605
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$2,107
median, per week
Median rent
$405
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Scarborough
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Scarborough
$1m
2/22 Ewen Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
3/19 Helmsley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
136A Scarborough Beach Road
Sold ~July 2026
$745k
13/78 Stanley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
55/35 Hastings Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.07m
1/67 Dover Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
163A Brighton Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
4B Cornelian Street
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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Scarborough suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Scarborough?
The median unit price in Scarborough, WA is $770k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.8%.
How much is rent in Scarborough?
The median weekly rent in Scarborough is around $720 per week.
Is Scarborough a good place to live?
Scarborough is a coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located approximately 14 km northwest of the city centre in the City of Stirling local government area. Scarborough is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 17,605 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Scarborough?
Scarborough has a population of 17,605 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Scarborough?
There are 2 schools in or near Scarborough, including Scarborough Primary School and St John's School.
How long do homes take to sell in Scarborough?
Properties in Scarborough take around 10 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Scarborough?
Entry-level properties in Scarborough start around $560k, while premium homes reach $971k.
What suburbs are near Scarborough?
Suburbs near Scarborough include City Beach, Trigg, Downs, Wembley Downs and Doubleview.
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