Kiara, WA 6054 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kiara is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6054, home to 1,776 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Swan local government area and roughly 10 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$333 /wk
Population1,776
Median age39
Area1.4 km²
To CBD10 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
1,776
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,512 /week
Median personal income
$760 /week
Median family income
$1,897 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Perth
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$333 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Anzac Terrace Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Michael's School Other · Independent
  • Casa Mia Montessori Community School Combined · Independent
  • Eden Hill Primary School Primary · Government
  • Bassendean Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 27 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 75 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Broadway After Iolanthe St bus · 95 m
  • Broadway After Ida St bus · 137 m
  • Scaddan St Before Ida St bus · 223 m
  • Scaddan St After Ida St bus · 232 m
  • Bassendean Stn Platform 2 train · 467 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 6 restaurants
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 63 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 43 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, 4.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 60.6% of the 795 resolvable premises in Kiara. 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: 39.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 60.6%

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 Kiara?

Kiara (WA 6054) had 1,776 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Kiara?

The median advertised rent in Kiara is $333/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kiara?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kiara covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Anzac Terrace Primary School (0.7 km), St Michael's School (0.8 km), Casa Mia Montessori Community School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kiara?

Kiara is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kiara?

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 Kiara?

In Kiara, 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 (4.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Kiara?

81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kiara centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 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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