Dianella, WA 6059 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dianella is an established northern Perth suburb 9km from the CBD within the City of Stirling, anchored by Dianella Plaza shopping centre and Dianella Regional Open Space. It houses a diverse population of around 24,000 including families, professionals and retirees from multicultural backgrounds. Housing is predominantly single-detached brick homes from post-war to modern styles, with a median house price of $1,102,500.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 24,169
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,684 /week
- Median personal income
- $789 /week
- Median family income
- $2,257 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $750 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $1,102,500
- Rent share of household income
- 45%
Schools
- Dianella Secondary College
- Dianella Heights Primary School
- Carmel School
Transport
- Multiple Transperth bus routes (e.g. 960, 67 to Perth CBD)
- Morley Bus Station nearby
- Alexander Drive
Lifestyle & amenities
Established suburb developed mainly in the 1960s with a mix of post-war and contemporary single-detached homes, duplexes and some older flats. Home to around 24,000 residents including families and retirees, with small Jewish and Greek communities; key landmarks include Dianella Plaza, TV studios (formerly) and regional open space with sports facilities.
- 1 café
- 72 parks and reserves
- 3 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, 4.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 44.8% of the 11,908 resolvable premises in Dianella. 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: 44.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 17.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.5%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dianella?
Dianella (WA 6059) had 24,169 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Stirling local government area.
What is the median rent in Dianella?
The median advertised rent in Dianella is $750/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dianella?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Dianella. Nearest include: Dianella Secondary College, Dianella Heights Primary School, Carmel School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dianella?
Dianella is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dianella?
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 Dianella?
In Dianella, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (4.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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