Churchlands, WA 6018 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Churchlands is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6018, home to 3,638 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Stirling local government area and roughly 10 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,638
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,314 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,015 /week
- Median family income
- $2,898 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Stirling
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Stirling
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Yuluma Primary School
- St Dominic's School
- Newborough Primary School
- Doubleview Primary School
- International School Of Western Australia
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 98 bus stops
- Huntriss Rd Before Moorland St
- Huntriss Rd After Beatrice St
- Huntriss Rd Before Sackville Tce
- Barnes St Before Huntriss Rd
- Sackville Tce After Ravenscar St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 55 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 16 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, 8.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 36.3% of the 1,620 resolvable premises in Churchlands. 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: 36.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 35.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 23.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24,330 across the Mirrabooka District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,997 theft, 5,419 violent offences, 2,824 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Churchlands?
Churchlands (WA 6018) had 3,638 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Stirling local government area.
What is the median rent in Churchlands?
The median advertised rent in Churchlands is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Churchlands?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Churchlands covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Yuluma Primary School (0.3 km), St Dominic's School (0.5 km), Newborough Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Churchlands?
Churchlands is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (36.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Churchlands?
Across the surrounding area, 24,330 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,997), violent (5,419), drug offences (2,824). 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 Churchlands?
In Churchlands, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (8.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Churchlands?
98 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Churchlands centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 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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