Kelmscott, WA 6111 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kelmscott is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6111, home to 10,575 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kalamunda local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 27 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$290 /wk
Population10,575
Median age40
Area15 km²
To CBD27 km
LGAArmadale

Demographics

Population
10,575
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,355 /week
Median personal income
$682 /week
Median family income
$1,702 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Armadale
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$290 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Kelmscott Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kelmscott Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Clifton Hills Primary School Primary · Government
  • Westfield Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 31 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 81 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Albany Hwy After Denny Av bus · 39 m
  • Albany Hwy After Davis Rd bus · 47 m
  • Davis Rd Before Albany Hwy bus · 131 m
  • Davis Rd After Albany Hwy bus · 137 m
  • Kelmscott Stn Platform 2 train · 431 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 18 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 56 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 36 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, 21.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 70.3% of the 5,741 resolvable premises in Kelmscott. 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: 29.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 70.3%

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: 25,930 across the Armadale District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 8,360 theft, 7,261 violent offences, 2,942 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kelmscott?

Kelmscott (WA 6111) had 10,575 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Armadale local government area.

What is the median rent in Kelmscott?

The median advertised rent in Kelmscott is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kelmscott?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kelmscott covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Kelmscott Primary School (0.5 km), Kelmscott Senior High School (0.8 km), Clifton Hills Primary School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kelmscott?

Kelmscott is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (70.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kelmscott?

Across the surrounding area, 25,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (8,360), violent (7,261), property damage (2,942). 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 Kelmscott?

In Kelmscott, 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 (21.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Kelmscott?

85 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kelmscott centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops, 2 train 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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