Floreat, WA 6014 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Floreat is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6014, home to 8,621 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Nedlands local government area and roughly 5 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$600 /wk
Population8,621
Median age42
Area4.6 km²
To CBD5 km
LGACambridge

Demographics

Population
8,621
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$3,570 /week
Median personal income
$1,215 /week
Median family income
$4,270 /week
Average household size
3.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Cambridge
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - Inner
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Curtin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$600 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,250
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Wembley Primary School Primary · Government
  • Seda College Wa Combined · Independent
  • Jolimont Primary School Primary · Government
  • Floreat Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Churchlands Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 35 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 110 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Grantham St Before Reserve St bus · 238 m
  • Grantham St Before Simper St bus · 242 m
  • Grantham St After Alexander St bus · 350 m
  • Grantham St Before Jersey St bus · 427 m
  • Selby St Before The Boulevard bus · 455 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 14 cafés
  • 31 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 51 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 7 supermarkets
  • 22 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 719 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Metro, 6.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 85.7% of the 3,249 resolvable premises in Floreat. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 11.2%
  • Fibre to the Building: 2.9%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 85.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 24,586 across the Perth District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 10,367 theft, 4,828 violent offences, 4,362 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Perth District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Floreat?

Floreat (WA 6014) had 8,621 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Cambridge local government area.

What is the median rent in Floreat?

The median advertised rent in Floreat is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Floreat?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Floreat covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Wembley Primary School (0.2 km), Seda College Wa (0.6 km), Jolimont Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Floreat?

Floreat is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (85.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Floreat?

Across the surrounding area, 24,586 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (10,367), violent (4,828), drug offences (4,362). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Floreat?

In Floreat, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (6.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Floreat?

110 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Floreat centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 35 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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