Willetton, WA 6155 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Willetton is a leafy, family-oriented southern suburb of Perth, 14 km from the CBD, anchored by Willetton Senior High School and Westfield Carousel nearby. Median house price is around $920,000 with strong rental demand from families chasing the school catchment.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 13,567
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,178 /week
- Median personal income
- $755 /week
- Median family income
- $2,379 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Canning
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Tangney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Median house price
- $920,000
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
Amenity data refreshes quarterly from OpenStreetMap.
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, 15.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
NBN coverage data refreshes monthly from NBN Co.
Safety
Crime data refreshes quarterly from state police open-data feeds.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What postcode is Willetton?
Willetton's postcode is 6155, in the City of Canning, Western Australia.
Is Willetton a good suburb for families?
Yes — Willetton is widely considered family-friendly, anchored by Willetton Senior High School and a strong primary-school cluster.
How far is Willetton from Perth CBD?
Approximately 14 km south of the Perth CBD, around 20–25 minutes by car off-peak.
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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