Kewdale, WA 6105 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kewdale is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6105, home to 7,397 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Kalamunda local government area and roughly 10 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population7,397
Median age36
Area8.4 km²
To CBD10 km
LGABelmont

Demographics

Population
7,397
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$1,597 /week
Median personal income
$798 /week
Median family income
$1,954 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Belmont
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
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Belmay Primary School Primary · Government
  • South East Language Development Centre Other · Government
  • Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
  • St Maria Goretti's Catholic School Other · Independent
  • Redcliffe Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 12 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Orpington St After Epsom Av bus · 1096 m
  • Orpington St Before Epsom Av bus · 1138 m
  • Epsom Av After Daglish Rd bus · 1155 m
  • Epsom Av Before Daglish Rd bus · 1171 m
  • Airport Central Stn Platform 1 train · 1530 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 47 parks and reserves
  • 2 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, 3.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 64.1% of the 4,139 resolvable premises in Kewdale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 64.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 4.8%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 29.2%

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: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kewdale?

Kewdale (WA 6105) had 7,397 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Belmont local government area.

What is the median rent in Kewdale?

The median advertised rent in Kewdale is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kewdale?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kewdale covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Belmay Primary School (1.6 km), South East Language Development Centre (1.6 km), Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kewdale?

Kewdale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (64.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kewdale?

Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). 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 Kewdale?

In Kewdale, 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 (3.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Kewdale?

14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kewdale centroid. 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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