Living in Scarborough, Perth

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Perth dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,250/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,600 - $3,000/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $3,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Perth areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, surf, nightlife tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Victoria Park. For a shorter commute, see Northbridge.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Charles Veryard Reserve as nearby green space around the Scarborough reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Scarborough, Perth?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Scarborough costs $2,100 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $3,700/month.

Is Scarborough safe for expats?

Scarborough has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Scarborough to Perth center?

The commute from Scarborough to Perth city center takes approximately 25 minutes by bus.

What is Scarborough like to live in?

Beachside suburb with major foreshore redevelopment. Surf culture, beach bars, and sunset views. Popular with young professionals. In our data it is tagged as beach, surf, nightlife.