Girrawheen, WA 6064 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Girrawheen is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6064, home to 8,897 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wanneroo local government area and roughly 13 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,897
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,239 /week
- Median personal income
- $582 /week
- Median family income
- $1,422 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wanneroo
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowan
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $293 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Roseworth Education Support Centre
- Roseworth Primary School
- Girrawheen Senior High School
- Rawlinson Primary School
- Our Lady Of Mercy Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 107 bus stops
- Marangaroo Dr After Amberton Av
- Marangaroo Dr Before Amberton Av
- Amberton Av After Marangaroo Dr
- Amberton Av After Connell Wy
- Marangaroo Dr After Mirrabooka Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 28 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 6 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, 9.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.6% of the 4,097 resolvable premises in Girrawheen. 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: 43.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.6%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Girrawheen?
Girrawheen (WA 6064) had 8,897 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Wanneroo local government area.
What is the median rent in Girrawheen?
The median advertised rent in Girrawheen is $293/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Girrawheen?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Girrawheen covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Roseworth Education Support Centre (0.7 km), Roseworth Primary School (0.7 km), Girrawheen Senior High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Girrawheen?
Girrawheen is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Girrawheen?
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 Girrawheen?
In Girrawheen, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (9.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Girrawheen?
107 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Girrawheen centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 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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