High Wycombe, WA 6057 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

High Wycombe is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6057, home to 12,198 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Swan local government area and roughly 13 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population12,198
Median age38
Area10.5 km²
To CBD13 km
LGAKalamunda

Demographics

Population
12,198
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,758 /week
Median personal income
$839 /week
Median family income
$2,112 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Kalamunda
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Edney Primary School Primary · Government
  • High Wycombe Primary School Primary · Government
  • Maida Vale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Darling Range Sports College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 66 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Maida Vale Rd Before Milner Rd bus · 162 m
  • Maida Vale Rd After Milner Rd bus · 178 m
  • Newburn Rd After Golden Cr bus · 224 m
  • Newburn Rd After Norling Rd bus · 235 m
  • High Wycombe Stn Platform 2 train · 1238 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 3 restaurants
  • 40 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 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, 3.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 72.8% of the 5,508 resolvable premises in High Wycombe. 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: 27.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 72.8%

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of High Wycombe?

High Wycombe (WA 6057) had 12,198 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Kalamunda local government area.

What is the median rent in High Wycombe?

The median advertised rent in High Wycombe is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in High Wycombe?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near High Wycombe covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Edney Primary School (0.4 km), High Wycombe Primary School (1 km), Maida Vale Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in High Wycombe?

High Wycombe is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (72.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is High Wycombe?

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 High Wycombe?

In High Wycombe, 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 (3.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in High Wycombe?

68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the High Wycombe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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