Baldivis, WA 6171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Baldivis is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6171, home to 37,697 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Rockingham local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 42 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 37,697
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,096 /week
- Median personal income
- $941 /week
- Median family income
- $2,291 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Rockingham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Brand
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Sheoak Grove Primary School
- Baldivis Secondary College
- Rivergums Primary School
- Makybe Rise Primary School
- Tranby College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 73 bus stops
- Baldivis Rd Before Mennock App
- Baldivis Rd After Mennock App
- Key Av Before Septum Rd
- Key Av After Yowari Dr
- Stillwater Dr After Callistemon Gdns
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 31 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 114 parks and reserves
- 7 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
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, 45.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 80.9% of the 14,214 resolvable premises in Baldivis. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 80.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baldivis?
Baldivis (WA 6171) had 37,697 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Rockingham local government area.
What is the median rent in Baldivis?
The median advertised rent in Baldivis is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Baldivis?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Baldivis covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Sheoak Grove Primary School (0.7 km), Baldivis Secondary College (0.8 km), Rivergums Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Baldivis?
Baldivis is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (80.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Baldivis?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). 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 Baldivis?
In Baldivis, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (45.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Baldivis?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Baldivis centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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