Perth, Australia
Living in Subiaco, Perth
Established inner suburb. Rokeby Road dining, boutique shopping, and proximity to UWA and Kings Park.
A one-bedroom in Subiaco rents for about $2,200 - $2,500/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 10 minutes from Perth center by metro.
Commute to Center
10 min
metro
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
establishedshoppingleafy
Rent in Subiaco
Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $2,000 - $2,300/mo | $2,200 - $2,500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,500 - $2,900/mo | $2,700 - $3,100/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,100 - $3,700/mo | $3,300 - $3,900/mo |
How Subiaco compares in Perth
Within AffordWhere's Perth dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,350/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,700 - $3,100/month and three-bedrooms $3,300 - $3,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Perth areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the established, shopping, leafy 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.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps City West as the nearest rail stop, Totterdell Park as nearby green space and Coles as the nearest supermarket around the Subiaco reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Subiaco, Perth?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Subiaco costs $2,200 - $2,500/month (second-hand contract) or $2,000 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,700 - $3,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,300 - $3,900/month.
- Is Subiaco safe for expats?
- Subiaco has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Subiaco to Perth center?
- The commute from Subiaco to Perth city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.
- What is Subiaco like to live in?
- Established inner suburb. Rokeby Road dining, boutique shopping, and proximity to UWA and Kings Park. In our data it is tagged as established, shopping, leafy.
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