Bennett Springs, WA 6063 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bennett Springs is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6063, home to 5,929 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Swan local government area and roughly 13 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$418 /wk
Population5,929
Median age32
Area4.3 km²
To CBD13 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
5,929
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$2,077 /week
Median personal income
$781 /week
Median family income
$2,109 /week
Average household size
3.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Cowan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$418 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Beechboro Christian School Combined · Independent
  • Beechboro Primary School Primary · Government
  • East Beechboro Primary School Primary · Government
  • West Beechboro Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kiara College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 41 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bennett Springs Dr After Albatross Loop bus · 170 m
  • Bennett Springs Dr After Portland Mews bus · 180 m
  • Bennett Springs Dr After Lockier Crsg bus · 183 m
  • Bennett Springs Dr After Waterway Pass bus · 195 m
  • Altone Rd After Tattler Wy bus · 316 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 29 parks and reserves
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 9 playgrounds

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 8.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 63.7% of the 2,501 resolvable premises in Bennett Springs. 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: 63.7%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 36.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

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: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bennett Springs?

Bennett Springs (WA 6063) had 5,929 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Bennett Springs?

The median advertised rent in Bennett Springs is $418/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bennett Springs?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bennett Springs covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Beechboro Christian School (0.4 km), Beechboro Primary School (1.2 km), East Beechboro Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bennett Springs?

Bennett Springs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (63.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bennett Springs?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). 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 Bennett Springs?

In Bennett Springs, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (8.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Bennett Springs?

41 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bennett Springs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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