Wungong, WA 6112 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wungong is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6112, home to 370 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Armadale local government area and roughly 26 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$440 /wk
Population370
Median age38
Area4.1 km²
To CBD26 km
LGAArmadale

Demographics

Population
370
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,875 /week
Median personal income
$641 /week
Median family income
$1,910 /week
Average household size
3.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Armadale
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$440 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Dale Christian College Wa Combined · Independent
  • Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Other · Government
  • Gwynne Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Xavier Catholic School Other · Independent
  • Neerigen Brook Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 102 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Forrest Rd After Eighth Rd bus · 69 m
  • Forrest Rd Before Eighth Rd bus · 86 m
  • Powell Cr After Grafham Rd bus · 98 m
  • Forrest Rd Dale Christian School bus · 188 m
  • Armadale Stn Platform 1 train · 1495 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 42 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 13 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 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, 25.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 49.2% of the 132 resolvable premises in Wungong. 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: 49.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 44.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 5.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%

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 Wungong?

Wungong (WA 6112) had 370 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Armadale local government area.

What is the median rent in Wungong?

The median advertised rent in Wungong is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wungong?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wungong covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Dale Christian College Wa (0.1 km), Gwynne Park Education Support Centre (0.4 km), Gwynne Park Primary School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wungong?

Wungong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wungong?

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 Wungong?

In Wungong, 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 (25.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Wungong?

106 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wungong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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