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
- Castlereagh School
- Burrendah Primary School
- Willetton Senior High School
- Oneschool Global Wa
- Rostrata Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 80 bus stops
- Vahland Av After Bellona Pl
- Vahland Av After Burrendah Bvd
- Burrendah Bvd Before Vahland Av
- Burrendah Bvd After Vahland Av
- Vahland Av Before Turret Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 36 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 61 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 11 supermarkets
- 30 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, 15.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 41.8% of the 7,760 resolvable premises in Willetton. 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: 41.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 19.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 34.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.
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.
What is the population of Willetton?
Willetton (WA 6155) had 13,567 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Canning local government area.
What is the median rent in Willetton?
The median advertised rent in Willetton is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Willetton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Willetton covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Castlereagh School (0.8 km), Burrendah Primary School (1 km), Willetton Senior High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Willetton?
Willetton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Willetton?
Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). 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 Willetton?
In Willetton, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (15.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Willetton?
80 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Willetton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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