Perth, Western Australia • Australia
Healthcare Assistant & Care Worker Salary in Perth
Localized 2026/2027 salary distribution, housing rent ratio, net monthly take-home pay, and top hiring employers for Healthcare Assistant & Care Workers residing in Perth.
Median Perth Salary (AUD)A$58,793
Est. Monthly Net Pay:A$3,990
Entry Level (10th Pct)A$39,979
Median BenchmarkA$58,793
Senior / LeadA$85,250
Estimated Rent-to-Net33% of Net Pay
Perth Economic & Career Environment
Perth offers the highest trade and mining engineering salaries in Australia with lucrative FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) site contracts.
As a Healthcare Assistant & Care Worker working in Perth, professionals benefit from proximity to major regional business hubs, high concentration of top-tier employers, and established local professional networks.
Key In-Demand Competencies
Patient Personal Care & Hygiene Assistance
Vital Signs Observation (NEWS2, Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temp)
Moving & Handling / Hoist Operation
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC Standards)
EHR Patient Documentation & Care Planning
Dementia & Palliative Compassionate Care
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Regional Data Sources & Transparency
Data Sources: Regional ONS/BLS Labour Market Statistics, Tenancy Deposit Service rent averages, and local employment data.
Currency & Scope: Figures are shown in AUD (A$) representing regional full-time benchmarks.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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