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Updated March 2026

Scarborough: $1.2M Median, 240 Microburbs, $276K-to-$10.7M Range

13,395 addresses across 240 microburbs. Unit-dominated (9,076 units, 4,266 freestanding houses). Block-level price data from $276K to $10.7M.

Median House
$1.2M
Perth
Median Unit
$923K
Median Rent
$989/wk
Addresses
13,395
Unit-dominated
Microburbs
240
Block-level data

What Does Your Budget Buy in Scarborough?

The $1.2M median tells you very little. Here is what each price band looks like, based on block-level data across 224 microburbs with price data.

$276K - $1.0M
Entry level. Older stock, smaller lots, properties needing work.
$1.0M - $1.2M
Mid-range. Updated homes on standard lots. Solid family options.
$1.2M - $1.4M
Upper range. Renovated or larger homes in sought-after pockets.
$1.4M - $10.7M
Premium. Top-tier homes, best positions, fully renovated or new builds.
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What Makes Scarborough Different

What agents are selling

Based on 155 listing descriptions analysed by Microburbs.

The numbers

Scarborough Has 4 Distinct Price Tiers

Prices vary by over $10.5M depending on which block you buy. The suburb splits into clear micro-markets.

Entry Level (Abbett, Alga, Andrew, Bazaar)

  • Median $909K, range $276K to $1.0M
  • 56 microburbs in this price band
  • Older stock, smaller lots, or properties needing work
  • Best value entry point to the suburb

Core Family (Abbett, Albemarle, Alga, Andrew)

  • Median $1.1M, range $1.0M to $1.2M
  • 56 microburbs in this price band
  • Updated homes on standard lots
  • Highest sales volume sits in this band

Upper Range (Abbett, Albemarle, Alga, Andrew)

  • Median $1.3M, range $1.2M to $1.4M
  • 56 microburbs in this price band
  • Renovated or larger homes in sought-after streets

Premium (Abbett, Alga, Andrew, Brighton)

  • Median $1.6M, range $1.4M to $10.7M
  • 56 microburbs in this price band
  • Top-tier positions, fully renovated or new builds
  • Tightly held. Rarely come to market

Street-Level Median Prices

Median house price by street, top 8 streets by sales volume.

StreetMedianTotal Sales% RentersTurnover
West Coast Highway$650K12066%5.1 yrs
Stanley Street$389K10424%13.4 yrs
Hastings Street$460K8637%13.1 yrs
Pearl Parade$630K8550%10.3 yrs
Duke Street$630K6327%7.5 yrs
Abbett Street$555K6028%9.5 yrs
Northstead Street$760K5567%14.1 yrs
Burniston Street$715K5518%10.2 yrs

More streets available in the full Scarborough report.

Street Price Trends . See historical price trends for every street in the full Scarborough report.
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Confirmed Sales (to March 2026)

AddressSale PriceAVM Valuevs AVMBed/Bath/GarLandDate
Unit 4, 295 West Coast Highway$1,050,000--4/3/4420sqm2024-05
295 West Coast Highway$295,000$1,550,000-81%3/3/3--2024-01
Unit 201, 170 The Esplanade$220,000--2/1/1107sqm2023-12
Unit 1, 3 Bower Street$595,000$660,000-10%3/1/2250sqm2023-07
Unit 1, 14 Stewart Street$164,000$550,000-70%2/1/1195sqm2023-06
Unit 503, 20 Brighton Road$445,000$475,000-6%1/1/178sqm2023-06

Blurred valuations are in the full report. More sales in the full Scarborough report.

Currently For Sale

AddressGuideAVM ValueBed/BathType
Unit 1, 15 Ewen Street$437,500$540K2/1Villa
Unit 1, 9 Ostend Road$590,000$590K3/1Townhouse
198A Duke Street$880,000$890K3/2House
106 Cobb Street$850,000$1.4M4/2House
119A Burniston Street$705,000$730K3/2House

5 properties listed. Blurred valuations are in the full report. See all Scarborough listings.

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Rental Market

Rent data across 223 microburbs with rental listings.

$558/wk
Lowest Rent
$989/wk
Median Rent
$2,659/wk
Highest Rent

Rent varies from $558/wk to $2,659/wk across different blocks. Gross yield is approximately 4.3%. See rental yield by block in the full report.

What Homes Look Like in Scarborough

Based on 155 listing descriptions analysed. Shows how often each feature appears.

Outdoor Entertaining
80%
Ensuite
57%
Natural Light
52%
Large Kitchen
32%
Views
28%
Good Aspect
16%
Pool
10%
Level Access
7%
Renovation Profile

Based on 127 listings: Fully renovated (76%), Partially renovated (17%), Needs renovation (6%).

Feature data from listing descriptions. Individual property features in the full Scarborough report.

Market Summary

MetricScarborough
Total addresses13,395
Freestanding houses4,266
Units9,076
Median house$1.2M
Median unit$923K
Median rent (house)$989/wk
Microburbs mapped240

Price Range

MetricScarborough
Cheapest block median$276K
Most expensive block$10.7M
SUAPerth
StateWestern Australia
Gross yield (approx)4.3%

Scarborough vs Neighbours

SuburbSUAMedian HouseAddresses
ScarboroughPerth$1.2M13,395
DoubleviewPerth$1.4M5,19615% more
KarrinyupPerth$1.6M4,20536% more
InnalooPerth$1.1M3,47812% less
Wembley DownsPerth$2.0M2,89368% more
WoodlandsPerth$1.7M1,43140% more
TriggPerth$1.7M1,29946% more

Common Questions About Scarborough Real Estate

Is Scarborough a good suburb?
Scarborough has median house price of $1.2M, gross rental yield of 4.3%, beach and coastal lifestyle, train access. Prices range from $276K to $10.7M depending on which block you buy. The full Scarborough report maps every block individually.
Is Scarborough expensive?
The median house price in Scarborough is $1.2M. More expensive than Innaloo ($1.1M). Cheaper than Doubleview ($1.4M). Entry-level blocks start around $276K.
What is Scarborough like to live in?
Based on 155 listing descriptions, Scarborough is known for a beach suburb with coastal lifestyle; heritage and period homes (17% of listings); a strong cafe and dining scene (90% of listings); green and leafy with good park access. Unit-dominated (9,076 units, 4,266 freestanding houses). See the block-level breakdown in the full report.
What are the best streets in Scarborough?
The most active streets by sales volume are West Coast Highway (120 sales, median $650K), Stanley Street (104 sales, median $389K), and Hastings Street (86 sales, median $460K). Street-level data for all streets in the full report.
Is Scarborough a good investment?
Median rent $989/wk. gross yield 4.3%. 35% of listings explicitly target investors. The full Scarborough report includes: block-level yield mapping, vacancy rates per street, supply pressure scores, days on market by block, rental demand indicators, and AVM valuations for every property. Our backtested suburb forecasting model covers Scarborough with 15-year historical validation and forward estimates. See how individual blocks within Scarborough compare on yield vs growth.

Explore More About Scarborough

Every topic below has its own block-level analysis for Scarborough.