Herne Hill, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Herne Hill is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 1,542 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kalamunda local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 20 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$335 /wk
Population1,542
Median age46
Area17.3 km²
To CBD20 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
1,542
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,679 /week
Median personal income
$717 /week
Median family income
$2,023 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$335 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,831
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Herne Hill Primary School Primary · Government
  • Swan Christian College Combined · Independent
  • Maarakool Primary School Primary · Government
  • Motivation Education And Career School Other · Independent
  • Brabham Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Beor Wy Before Andrews Wy bus · 171 m
  • Beor Wy After Argyle St bus · 210 m
  • Great Northern Hwy After Mcdonald St bus · 262 m
  • Argyle St After Railway Cr bus · 310 m
  • Andrews Wy After Beor Wy bus · 342 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 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, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.0% of the 672 resolvable premises in Herne Hill. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 99.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%

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 Herne Hill?

Herne Hill (WA 6056) had 1,542 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Herne Hill?

The median advertised rent in Herne Hill is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Herne Hill?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Herne Hill covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Herne Hill Primary School (0.5 km), Swan Christian College (3.5 km), Maarakool Primary School (3.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Herne Hill?

Herne Hill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Herne Hill?

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 Herne Hill?

In Herne Hill, 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 (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Herne Hill?

20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Herne Hill 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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