Viveash, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Viveash is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 1,280 residents with an established residential profile. 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$340 /wk
Population1,280
Median age40
Area1.5 km²
To CBD20 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
1,280
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,833 /week
Median personal income
$903 /week
Median family income
$2,240 /week
Average household size
2.4
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
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,850
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Herne Hill Primary School Primary · Government
  • Swan Christian College Combined · Independent
  • Middle Swan Primary School Primary · Government
  • Motivation Education And Career School Other · Independent
  • St Brigid's Primary School Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lefroy Av After Oakover Rd bus · 128 m
  • Lefroy Av After Lennard St bus · 508 m
  • Oakover Rd Before Albert Rd bus · 843 m
  • Lefroy Av After Stock Rd bus · 889 m
  • Great Northern Hwy Before Lennard St bus · 988 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 25 cafés
  • 87 restaurants
  • 12 pubs and bars
  • 352 parks and reserves
  • 11 gyms and fitness centres
  • 4 libraries
  • 19 supermarkets
  • 112 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 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 50.2% of the 797 resolvable premises in Viveash. 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: 49.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 50.2%

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: 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 Viveash?

Viveash (WA 6056) had 1,280 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Viveash?

The median advertised rent in Viveash is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Viveash?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Viveash covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Herne Hill Primary School (1 km), Swan Christian College (2.6 km), Middle Swan Primary School (3.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Viveash?

Viveash is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Viveash?

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 Viveash?

In Viveash, 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 Viveash?

23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Viveash centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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