Edgewater, WA 6027 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Edgewater is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6027, home to 4,657 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wanneroo local government area and roughly 23 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,657
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,016 /week
- Median personal income
- $869 /week
- Median family income
- $2,344 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Joondalup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Moore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Heathridge Primary School
- Poseidon Primary School
- Belridge Secondary College
- Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre
- Beldon Education Support Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 77 bus stops
- Peninsula Av After Poseidon Rd
- Poseidon Rd After Penguin Cl
- Peninsula Av After Diemen Ct
- Poseidon Rd After Channel Dr
- Peninsula Av After Flotilla Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 restaurants
- 36 parks and reserves
- 4 supermarkets
- 19 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, 20.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 50.5% of the 2,052 resolvable premises in Edgewater. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 50.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 20,210 across the Joondalup District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6,535 theft, 5,161 violent offences, 2,364 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edgewater?
Edgewater (WA 6027) had 4,657 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Joondalup local government area.
What is the median rent in Edgewater?
The median advertised rent in Edgewater is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Edgewater?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Edgewater covering government sectors. Nearest include: Heathridge Primary School (0.5 km), Poseidon Primary School (0.6 km), Belridge Secondary College (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Edgewater?
Edgewater is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Edgewater?
Across the surrounding area, 20,210 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,535), violent (5,161), property damage (2,364). 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 Edgewater?
In Edgewater, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (20.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Edgewater?
77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Edgewater 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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