Roleystone, WA 6111 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Roleystone is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6111, home to 6,848 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$350 /wk
Population6,848
Median age44
Area38.5 km²
To CBD27 km
LGAArmadale

Demographics

Population
6,848
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$2,178 /week
Median personal income
$871 /week
Median family income
$2,422 /week
Average household size
2.7
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
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,058
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Roleystone Community College Secondary · Government
  • Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Clifton Hills Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kelmscott Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Wygonda Rd After Dreyer Rd bus · 127 m
  • Wygonda Rd After Holden Rd bus · 379 m
  • Jarrah Rd Before Andreas Rd bus · 412 m
  • Holden Rd Before Valley View Rd bus · 457 m
  • Peet Rd After Stonegate Rd bus · 498 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 26 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 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 82.6% of the 2,764 resolvable premises in Roleystone. 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: 8.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 82.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 7.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.3%

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 Roleystone?

Roleystone (WA 6111) had 6,848 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Armadale local government area.

What is the median rent in Roleystone?

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

Are there schools in Roleystone?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Roleystone covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Roleystone Community College (1.8 km), Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (4.3 km), Clifton Hills Primary School (4.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Roleystone?

Roleystone is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Roleystone?

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 Roleystone?

In Roleystone, 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 Roleystone?

35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Roleystone centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus 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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