Herron, WA 6210 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Herron is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6210, home to 438 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mandurah local government area and roughly 69 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk
Population438
Median age51
Area18.3 km²
To CBD69 km
LGAMandurah

Demographics

Population
438
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$2,097 /week
Median personal income
$670 /week
Median family income
$2,264 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mandurah
Statistical region (SA4)
Mandurah
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$360 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,264
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Mandurah Catholic College Combined · Independent
  • Dudley Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Coodanup College Secondary · Government
  • Glencoe Primary School Primary · Government
  • Halls Head College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Hudson Dr After Nankeen App bus · 1044 m
  • Hudson Dr After Honeyeater View bus · 1047 m
  • Newport Dr Before Hudson Dr bus · 1085 m
  • Newport Dr After Duyfken Wy bus · 1139 m
  • Leslie St Before Coolibah Av bus · 1153 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 19 parks and reserves
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 72.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.3% of the 241 resolvable premises in Herron. 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: 96.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.7%

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: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Mandurah District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Herron?

Herron (WA 6210) had 438 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Mandurah local government area.

What is the median rent in Herron?

The median advertised rent in Herron is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Herron?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Herron covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Mandurah Catholic College (1.4 km), Dudley Park Primary School (2 km), Coodanup College (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Herron?

Herron is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Herron?

Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). 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 Herron?

In Herron, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (72.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Herron?

20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Herron centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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