Morley, WA 6062 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Morley is a northeastern Perth suburb ~10km from the CBD in the City of Bayswater, anchored by the Galleria Shopping Centre and Galleria bus station. It has a population of around 22,500 with an average age of 39, mostly families living in separate houses. Housing is dominated by detached homes with a median sale price around $880,000 and weekly rent of $730.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 22,539
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,583 /week
- Median personal income
- $737 /week
- Median family income
- $1,900 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bayswater
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Stirling
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $730 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Median house price
- $882,000
- Rent share of household income
- 46%
Schools
- Morley Primary School
- Hampton Park Primary School
- Hampton Senior High School
Transport
- Ellenbrook Line — Morley Station
- Galleria Bus Station
- Tonkin Highway
Lifestyle & amenities
Established residential suburb with a mix of families and professionals. Galleria Shopping Centre serves as the main commercial hub alongside Morley Sport and Recreation Centre.
- 1 café
- 15 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 54 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
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, 4.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 43.4% of the 11,313 resolvable premises in Morley. 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: 43.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 39.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 24,330 across the Mirrabooka District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,997 theft, 5,419 violent offences, 2,824 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morley?
Morley (WA 6062) had 22,539 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Bayswater local government area.
What is the median rent in Morley?
The median advertised rent in Morley is $730/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Morley?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Morley. Nearest include: Morley Primary School, Hampton Park Primary School, Hampton Senior High School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Morley?
Morley is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (43.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Morley?
Across the surrounding area, 24,330 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,997), violent (5,419), drug offences (2,824). 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 Morley?
In Morley, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (4.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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