Stratton, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Stratton is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 3,267 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Kalamunda local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 20 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$310 /wk
Population3,267
Median age33
Area2.6 km²
To CBD20 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
3,267
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$1,403 /week
Median personal income
$703 /week
Median family income
$1,661 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$310 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,408
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Middle Swan Primary School Primary · Government
  • Moorditj Noongar Community College Primary · Government
  • Swan View Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Swan View Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Brigid's Primary School Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 62 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stratton Bvd After Waterlily Dr bus · 140 m
  • Stratton Bvd Before Waterlily Dr bus · 165 m
  • Stratton Bvd After Bus Stop 15348 bus · 178 m
  • Stratton Bvd After Bus Stop 15345 bus · 198 m
  • Cockman Crss After Lewis Jones Crss bus · 220 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 60 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 1 supermarket
  • 11 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, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 52.4% of the 1,413 resolvable premises in Stratton. 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: 42.5%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 5.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 52.4%

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 Stratton?

Stratton (WA 6056) had 3,267 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Stratton?

The median advertised rent in Stratton is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Stratton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Stratton covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Middle Swan Primary School (0.4 km), Moorditj Noongar Community College (1.8 km), Swan View Senior High School (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Stratton?

Stratton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (52.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Stratton?

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 Stratton?

In Stratton, 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 (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Stratton?

62 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stratton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 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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