Shenton Park vs Subiaco

In Shenton Park, most households own their home and most homes are detached houses. In Subiaco, about half of households rent and about half of households are people living alone. Subiaco is closer to the city centre: 4.1 km, against 6.8 km. On these figures, Shenton Park tends to suit families with children, while Subiaco suits renters and people living alone.

Which one suits you?

There is no overall winner — the suburb that suits a family with school-age kids is routinely the wrong one for someone commuting into the city. So each of these answers its own question, against a checklist you can see, using the same figures in the tables below.

Families with school-age kids

Shenton Park

ahead on 3 of the 6 things we measure here

  • has more separate houses rather than flats (67% vs 39%)
  • carries lower crime risk (47/100 vs 69/100)
  • is already more of a family suburb (54% vs 38%)
  • But Subiaco has more schools rated above their peers (2 vs 1)

Weighs schools, house stock, crime, parks, childcare, and who already lives there.

First-home buyers

Too close to call

Nothing among the 3 things we measure here separates them by enough to be worth acting on.

Weighs house prices, unit prices, and mortgage stress.

Renters

Subiaco

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • has a bigger rental market to choose from (46% vs 33%)

Weighs rent, rental stress, and how much is for rent.

Commuting to the city

Subiaco

ahead on 2 of the 4 things we measure here

  • sits closer to the CBD (4.1 km vs 6.8 km)
  • is more walkable (96/100 vs 86/100)

Weighs distance, drive time, rail access, and walkability.

Downsizers and retirees

Subiaco

ahead on 3 of the 5 things we measure here

  • has more GPs (7 vs 1)
  • has more units and townhouses to downsize into (61% vs 33%)
  • is more walkable (96/100 vs 86/100)
  • But Shenton Park carries lower crime risk (47/100 vs 69/100)

Weighs smaller dwellings, who already lives there, GPs, walkability, and crime.

Investors

Subiaco

ahead on the one thing that separates them

  • is growing faster (8.0% vs 2.5%)

Weighs unit yield and population growth.

Where they sit

Shenton Park and Subiaco drawn to the same scale. Both outlines are shown together, so the map answers whether they share a border and how their areas compare.

Shenton Park Subiaco
Hides rows where both suburbs match

Bars start at zero. Scores, risks and rankings are drawn against their full 0–100 range; other rows are drawn in proportion to the larger of the two.

Side by side, out of 100

Risks are inverted — shown as safety and low exposure — so a longer bar always means better.

Shenton Park Subiaco
Walkability 86 / 96
Shenton Park — Walkability: 86/100 Subiaco — Walkability: 96/100
Safety 53 / 31
Shenton Park — Safety: 53/100 Subiaco — Safety: 31/100
Low fire risk 63 / 100
Shenton Park — Low fire risk: 63/100 Subiaco — Low fire risk: 100/100
Low flood risk 100 / 100
Shenton Park — Low flood risk: 100/100 Subiaco — Low flood risk: 100/100

Demographics

Subiaco has more residents (9,940 vs 4,638).

Shenton Park Subiaco
Population 4,638 9,940
+114% vs other
Population trend (2016 → 2021) +2.5% +8.0%
Median age 41 40
Median household income $120,276/yr
+4% vs other
 $115,388/yr
Median weekly rent $420/wk $438/wk
+4% vs other

Age profile

Share of residents in each band, 2021 Census.

Shenton Park Subiaco
0-4 5.3% / 4.5%
Shenton Park — 0-4: 5.3% Subiaco — 0-4: 4.5%
5-14 14.9% / 9.7%
Shenton Park — 5-14: 14.9% Subiaco — 5-14: 9.7%
15-19 5.6% / 3.8%
Shenton Park — 15-19: 5.6% Subiaco — 15-19: 3.8%
20-24 5.2% / 5.8%
Shenton Park — 20-24: 5.2% Subiaco — 20-24: 5.8%
25-34 10.2% / 18.4%
Shenton Park — 25-34: 10.2% Subiaco — 25-34: 18.4%
35-44 13.3% / 14.6%
Shenton Park — 35-44: 13.3% Subiaco — 35-44: 14.6%
45-54 13.5% / 11.8%
Shenton Park — 45-54: 13.5% Subiaco — 45-54: 11.8%
55-64 11.3% / 12.2%
Shenton Park — 55-64: 11.3% Subiaco — 55-64: 12.2%
65-74 11.8% / 11.3%
Shenton Park — 65-74: 11.8% Subiaco — 65-74: 11.3%
75-84 6.1% / 6.0%
Shenton Park — 75-84: 6.1% Subiaco — 75-84: 6.0%
85+ 2.7% / 1.9%
Shenton Park — 85+: 2.7% Subiaco — 85+: 1.9%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (18.4%).

Who lives together

Household composition, 2021 Census.

Shenton Park 40.7% lone person
Shenton Park — Lone Person: 40.7% Shenton Park — Couple Families: 42.2% Shenton Park — One Parent Families: 11.4% Shenton Park — Group Household: 4.9% Shenton Park — Other Families: 0.9%
Subiaco 54.2% lone person
Subiaco — Lone Person: 54.2% Subiaco — Couple Families: 28.8% Subiaco — One Parent Families: 9.4% Subiaco — Group Household: 6.3% Subiaco — Other Families: 1.2%
Lone Person Couple Families One Parent Families Group Household Other Families

Who owns and who rents

Occupied private dwellings by tenure, 2021 Census.

Shenton Park 33.2% renting
Shenton Park — Owned Outright: 38.2% Shenton Park — Mortgage: 28.6% Shenton Park — Renting: 33.2%
Subiaco 46.0% renting
Subiaco — Owned Outright: 29.4% Subiaco — Mortgage: 24.6% Subiaco — Renting: 46.0%
Owned outright Mortgage Renting

Qualifications

Highest non-school qualification, residents 15+, 2021 Census.

Shenton Park Subiaco
Bachelor Degree 26.7% / 30.0%
Shenton Park — Bachelor Degree: 26.7% Subiaco — Bachelor Degree: 30.0%
Postgraduate Degree 15.3% / 14.5%
Shenton Park — Postgraduate Degree: 15.3% Subiaco — Postgraduate Degree: 14.5%
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 6.0% / 7.0%
Shenton Park — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 6.0% Subiaco — Advanced Diploma / Diploma: 7.0%
Certificate III & IV 3.3% / 5.3%
Shenton Park — Certificate III & IV: 3.3% Subiaco — Certificate III & IV: 5.3%
Graduate Diploma / Certificate 4.7% / 3.8%
Shenton Park — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 4.7% Subiaco — Graduate Diploma / Certificate: 3.8%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (30.0%).

Where residents were born

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents, 2021 Census. A dash means that country is not among the suburb's own eight largest.

Shenton Park Subiaco
England 8.1% / 8.1%
Shenton Park — England: 8.1% Subiaco — England: 8.1%
Malaysia 1.5% / 2.0%
Shenton Park — Malaysia: 1.5% Subiaco — Malaysia: 2.0%
China 1.7% / 1.6%
Shenton Park — China: 1.7% Subiaco — China: 1.6%
New Zealand 1.4% / 1.8%
Shenton Park — New Zealand: 1.4% Subiaco — New Zealand: 1.8%
South Africa 1.3% / 1.7%
Shenton Park — South Africa: 1.3% Subiaco — South Africa: 1.7%
Ireland 0.9% / 1.7%
Shenton Park — Ireland: 0.9% Subiaco — Ireland: 1.7%
Scotland 1.4% / —
Shenton Park — Scotland: 1.4% Subiaco — Scotland: not among its largest

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (8.1%).

What people live in

Occupied private dwellings by structure, 2021 Census.

Shenton Park 67.2% houses
Shenton Park — Houses: 67.2% Shenton Park — Flats / Apartments: 19.3% Shenton Park — Townhouses: 13.5%
Subiaco 38.8% houses
Subiaco — Houses: 38.8% Subiaco — Flats / Apartments: 42.0% Subiaco — Townhouses: 19.3%
Houses Flats / Apartments Townhouses

Property market

Shenton Park Subiaco
Median house price $2,037,500 $2,000,000
Median unit price $750,000 $735,000
Median land price —
same for both
Typical days to sell (houses) 35 days
from 29 sales
 37 days
from 99 sales

House price by bedroom count

Only bed counts both suburbs published enough sales for. Sale counts are shown because the buckets differ in depth.

Shenton Park Subiaco
2 bed $1.51M / $1.41M
Shenton Park — 2 bed: $1.51M (8 sales) Subiaco — 2 bed: $1.41M (27 sales)

8 vs 27 sales

3 bed $1.85M / $1.97M
Shenton Park — 3 bed: $1.85M (28 sales) Subiaco — 3 bed: $1.97M (74 sales)

28 vs 74 sales

4 bed $2.53M / $2.65M
Shenton Park — 4 bed: $2.53M (15 sales) Subiaco — 4 bed: $2.65M (46 sales)

15 vs 46 sales

Unit price by bedroom count

Only bed counts both suburbs published enough sales for. Sale counts are shown because the buckets differ in depth.

Shenton Park Subiaco
1 bed $599K / $545K
Shenton Park — 1 bed: $599K (16 sales) Subiaco — 1 bed: $545K (94 sales)

16 vs 94 sales

2 bed $818K / $800K
Shenton Park — 2 bed: $818K (38 sales) Subiaco — 2 bed: $800K (107 sales)

38 vs 107 sales

3 bed $1.4M / $1.31M
Shenton Park — 3 bed: $1.4M (7 sales) Subiaco — 3 bed: $1.31M (26 sales)

7 vs 26 sales

Development activity

Shenton Park Subiaco
New dwellings approved 115
across Nedlands
 79
across Subiaco
Approvals change year on year -44% -99%

Gross rental yield

Gross — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. From median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.

Shenton Park Subiaco
Houses — 5.1%
$1,125/wk on $1.15M
Units 5.3%
$750/wk on $735K
 5.4%
$778/wk on $749K

Ranking within WA

Shenton Park Subiaco
House price —
same for both
Income Higher than 86% of WA —
Schools Higher than 47% of WA Higher than 95% of WA
Walkability Higher than 98% of WA Higher than 100% of WA
Affordability —
same for both
EV adoption Higher than 99% of WA
same for both
NBN connectivity Higher than 88% of WA Higher than 85% of WA
Rental yield (houses) — Higher than 85% of WA
Rental yield (units) Higher than 44% of WA Higher than 49% of WA

Liveability

Subiaco scores higher overall (93 vs 79); Subiaco is more walkable (96 vs 86).

Shenton Park Subiaco
Grade A A+
Score 79/100 93/100
Socio-economic band very advantaged area
decile 10/10
same for both

Risk profile

Shenton Park carries more bushfire risk (37 vs 0); Subiaco carries more crime risk (69 vs 47).

Shenton Park Subiaco
Bushfire Low
37/100
 None
0/100
Crime Moderate
47/100
 Moderate
69/100
Flood None
0/100
same for both
Coastal erosion None
0/100
same for both
Aircraft noise None
0/100
same for both
Industrial facilities nearby 11
within 5 km
 17
within 5 km

Schools

Shenton Park Subiaco
Inside the suburb 4 3
Rated above peers 1 2
Rated at peers 1 0
Rated below peers 1 0
Universities within 10 km 3
The University of Western Australia, 3.6 km
 3
ECU City Campus, 3.2 km
Full-time students aged 15–24 4.0% 3.0%

Schools in Shenton Park

  • Shenton College Government · Secondary above peers
  • Rosalie Primary School Government · Primary at peers
  • Shenton College Deaf Education Centre Government · Secondary · Special school below peers
  • School Of Special Educational Needs: Medical And Mental Health - Pathways Government · Combined · Special school

Schools in Subiaco

  • Bob Hawke College Government · Secondary above peers
  • Subiaco Primary School Government · Primary above peers
  • Perth Modern School Government · Secondary

Amenities in the suburb

Shenton Park Subiaco
Supermarkets 2 6
Cafes & restaurants 10 67
Parks & reserves 11 14
Childcare 2 4
GPs 1 7
Pharmacies 1 8
Hospitals 0 2
Banks & Bank@Post 1 7
Fuel stations 0 2
EV chargers 0 6

Mobility

Shenton Park sits further from the CBD (6.8 km vs 4.1 km).

Shenton Park Subiaco
Walkability score 86/100 96/100
Distance to Perth 6.8 km
+40% vs other
 4.1 km
Drive time (normal traffic) 14 min 10 min
Public transport score 94/100
Rail · Bus
 95/100
Rail · Bus
Peak arrivals per hour 193.2
7-9am + 5-7pm
 302.8
7-9am + 5-7pm
Median peak wait 0 min
scheduled, not actual
same for both
Electric vehicle share 2.9%
postcode 6008
same for both
Rooftop solar per 100 dwellings 27
postcode 6008
same for both

How people get to work

Method of travel on census day 2021 — which fell during COVID restrictions, so working from home is inflated and every travel mode understated.

Shenton Park Subiaco
Car (driver) 51.2% / 49.1%
Shenton Park — Car (driver): 51.2% Subiaco — Car (driver): 49.1%
Worked from Home 15.3% / 13.8%
Shenton Park — Worked from Home: 15.3% Subiaco — Worked from Home: 13.8%
Bus 9.7% / 10.3%
Shenton Park — Bus: 9.7% Subiaco — Bus: 10.3%
Walked Only 8.1% / 9.4%
Shenton Park — Walked Only: 8.1% Subiaco — Walked Only: 9.4%
Train 5.0% / 9.2%
Shenton Park — Train: 5.0% Subiaco — Train: 9.2%
Car (passenger) 5.7% / 4.9%
Shenton Park — Car (passenger): 5.7% Subiaco — Car (passenger): 4.9%

Bars are drawn against the largest share shown (51.2%).

Setting

Shenton Park Subiaco
Elevation 23 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
 34 m
above sea level, at the suburb centre
Distance to the ocean 4.8 km
5.0 km to a named beach
 6.7 km

NBN connectivity

Shenton Park Subiaco
Connectivity score 76/100 73/100
Most common technology Hybrid fibre-coaxial
same for both
Full-fibre (FTTP) share 7%
2,416 premises
 18%
8,023 premises

Climate

Shenton Park Subiaco
Annual rainfall 650 mm
same for both
Summer max (Jan) —
same for both
Winter min (Jul) —
same for both

Council rates

Shenton Park Subiaco
Average residential rate $2,425/yr $3,924/yr
Council Nedlands Subiaco

Federal electorate

Shenton Park Subiaco
Division Curtin
same for both
Member Kate Chaney
same for both
Party Independent
same for both

First Home Owner Grant

Shenton Park Subiaco
Grant amount $10,000
same for both
Property price cap $800,000
same for both
Eligibility New
same for both

Tags

Shenton Park

Easy Commute Inner Parks Professionals Transport Hub

Subiaco

Apartments Cafe Culture Easy Commute Inner Nightlife Parks Professionals Trains Transport Hub Urban

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