Home Security Systems Perth
A Ballajura family called us at 6:47am on a Sunday after their garage had been entered through an unlocked internal door, a set of car keys lifted from the kitchen bench, and their Hilux driven off the verge before the sun came up.
The old siren-only alarm from 2011 was armed in “home” mode, the rear zone was disabled because a previous tenant’s cat used to trigger it, and nobody was monitoring the panel.
Eleven days later we had commissioned a new alarm system with pet-immune motion detectors, reed switches across every external opening, four 8MP cameras with number-plate capture at the driveway, 4G backup reporting, and 24/7 alarm signal routing to our Grade A1 monitoring centre in Landsdale.
That is the difference a properly specified home security system makes, and it is what Castle Security has been doing for Perth families since Bill and Val Thorp founded the company in 1989.
Home Security Systems Perth Families Actually Rely On
Property damage and burglary remain two of the most commonly reported crimes in Western Australia. WA Police Force data recorded 14,093 property damage offences and 5,769 dwelling burglaries between 2023 and January 2024, with the majority occurring during daylight hours when the home is presumed empty.
We design home security systems in Perth that reflect these patterns rather than generic national packages. Our residential installs combine alarm system hardware, security cameras, access control at the front door and remote viewing on your phone into one integrated platform, so a trigger in the side return captures tagged CCTV footage and pushes an instant alert to your mobile inside the same second.
Knowing the property is actively protected lets the family safe night sleep without the constant mental audit of whether the back slider was locked.
Quality Home Security Systems For Any Budget
Home security should not require a second mortgage. While basic security alarm systems suit a two-bedroom unit with a single entry, larger family homes need a more sophisticated security solution, and we will tell you honestly which category your property falls into after the site walk.
Entry-level packages for a four-bedroom home in suburbs like Ballajura, Canning Vale or Rockingham start around $1,650 supplied and installed with a Bosch Solution 3000 panel, six reed switches, two pet-immune PIR motion detectors rated to 35kg, internal and external sirens, and app-based arming.
Mid-tier packages add four HD cameras, network video recorder storage, monitored reporting and smart-lock integration at the front door, typically $3,900 to $5,400.
Premium fit-outs with Inner Range Inception controllers, perimeter beams, ANPR at the driveway and full home automation tie-in sit between $7,500 and $14,000. Free on-site quotes for every bracket, and round-the-clock support for Western Australia clients once the system goes live.
Latest Technology For Perth Home Security
We install leading brands we genuinely trust after three decades in the security industry. Our panel of choice for residential work is Bosch Solution 3000 and 6000, with Inner Range Inception for clients who want full integration of alarm, access control and cameras under one head-end.
Camera hardware runs Hikvision AcuSense and Hanwha Wisenet, both with 0.001 lux low-light sensors that deliver clear footage at 2am without requiring flood lights.
Smart locks are Yale Assure, integrated to the alarm so a forced-entry event at the front door triggers recording, lights and a silent alarm signal to our monitoring centre.
Every home alarm system we commission supports two-way app control from a single mobile phone for the whole family, with individual PIN codes for the kids, the cleaner and the dog walker so you know who armed or disarmed and when.
Why Perth Families Choose Castle Security
We are a local family business, not a franchise reseller, and the installer who walks your site is the same team that answers the phone when the system misbehaves at 9:30pm on a Friday.
Our Director Louis Thorp came from an electrical and IT background, which matters when a modern home security camera crosses three network segments before footage reaches your phone.
Long-standing installer Gordon has been commissioning alarm systems across Perth since 2012, and our technicians carry WA Police Licensing, ASIAL membership with the Australian Security Industry Association, Open Cable Registration and Gallagher Security accreditation since 2015.
We stock our preferred hardware at Unit 2, 9 Fallon Road, Landsdale, which means a failed device is swapped within 48 hours rather than back-ordered from an interstate warehouse.
Our Grade A1 monitoring centre is Perth-based and staffed 24/7 by operators who know local emergency services dispatch protocols and WA Police response geography.
Wireless Home Security Systems Perth
Not every home suits a cabled retrofit. Heritage properties in Mount Lawley, Subiaco and Fremantle often have lath-and-plaster walls that make Cat6 runs destructive and expensive, and rental properties need a system that lifts out cleanly at the end of the lease.
For these sites we specify wireless home security systems built around encrypted 868MHz radio protocols, 10-year lithium sensor batteries, tamper detection on every device and dual-path 4G plus IP reporting so a cut NBN line does not disable the alarm signal.
Wireless installs typically complete in a single day, with no patching or repainting, and the same remote-access mobile app controls the whole kit. We will tell you where wireless is the right call and where it is not. A 450sqm new build with voids already accessible should run cabled sensors for a 15-year service life.
Integrating Security Cameras, CCTV Systems And Access Control
Cameras on their own are a recording device. Cameras tied to an alarm, access control and monitored response are a security system. Every residential platform we install lets a zone trigger capture tagged footage on the network video recorder, push a live thumbnail to your phone and notify our monitoring centre in the same event. Smart doorbell integration confirms who is at the front door before you unlock it.
CCTV installations run full HD or 4K, with motion-zoned recording so the camera ignores the neighbour’s dog and records the gate.
Monitored clients benefit from video-verified dispatch, which drops false alarm rates by around 85% across the residential sites we track and keeps council false-dispatch fees off the invoice. Connected devices across alarm, cameras and smart locks all sit on one secure local network, hardened against remote compromise with non-default credentials and encrypted traffic.
What Our Home Security Systems Perth Install Covers
Every home security system we commission is sized to the actual property, not a stock package.
Coverage of all entry points including front, rear, side returns, garage internal door and any first-floor window accessible from a pergola. Pet-immune motion detectors rated to 35kg so cats and small dogs do not trip the system. Internal and external sirens with strobe.
Integration with smoke detectors on the same panel. Full HD or 4K security cameras with infrared night vision rated to 30 metres. Remote viewing and remote arming from any mobile phone or tablet. Monitored reporting to our Grade A1 centre from $22 per month. 12 to 24 hour battery backup on the panel with 4G failover. 12-month workmanship warranty and a 2-year product warranty on panels, with 3 years on Hanwha camera hardware.
See what our clients say
As a property manager, ensuring the safety of my tenants is paramount. Castle Security delivered an exceptional service by installing a sophisticated surveillance system and access control. Their expertise and prompt response times have significantly reduced security concerns, and my tenants feel much safer.
Our business security has never been better thanks to Castle Security’s commercial CCTV systems. Excellent quality and service.
I’ve never felt safer in my own home. Castle Security installed a comprehensive security system that I can control from my smartphone. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs.
Knowing that Castle Security is monitoring our property 24/7 gives us immense peace of mind. Their service is reliable and responsive.
Frequently asked questions
Ask us anythingDo you provide basic and advanced home alarm systems?
Yes. We offer everything from basic alarm systems with motion detectors to fully integrated home security alarm systems with perimeter alarms, mobile control, and smart monitoring features.
Frequently asked questions
Ask us anythingHow Much Does A Home Security System In Perth Cost?
Entry-level installations start around $1,650 supplied and installed. Mid-tier home security camera packages with monitored reporting run $3,900 to $5,400. Premium integrated systems with access control, ANPR and home automation tie-in are quoted individually after a site walk.
Do You Install Wireless Home Security Systems?
Yes. We install fully wireless systems for heritage homes, rentals and retrofits where cabling is disruptive, and cabled systems for new builds and renovations where cable paths are still accessible.
Can The System Be Controlled From My Phone?
Yes. Every home alarm system we commission includes a free mobile app for arming, disarming, live camera viewing and user management. Multiple family members can hold individual PIN codes and app logins.
Will It Work With My Existing Cameras Or Alarm?
Usually yes, provided the existing panel reports in Contact ID or SIA and the cameras support ONVIF. We run a free compatibility check before quoting so you are not forced into a full replacement when an upgrade will do.
What Happens During A Power Or Internet Outage?
Our panels carry 12 to 24 hours of sealed battery backup, and monitored clients keep reporting over 4G cellular if the NBN drops. A path-fail event is itself treated as a signal worth investigating.
Are Your Technicians Licensed?
Yes. Every Castle Security technician holds WA Police Licensing Services registration, ASIAL membership, Open Cable Registration and Gallagher accreditation. Credentials are verifiable on the WA Police website.
Consult Castle Security For Your Home Security Today
If you are reading this, the current setup is not doing its job, or you have never had one installed and the neighbourhood has given you reason to rethink that. Whatever brought you here, we will walk the property, map the real entry points, recommend a system that suits the home and the budget, and quote a fixed price with no surprises at invoicing.
Visit our contact page, call our Perth office, or drop into Unit 2, 9 Fallon Road in Landsdale for a free on-site consultation. We will design your new alarm system inside the week and have the cameras live and the family safe before the month is out.