Moving to Anketell WA 6167
What the official numbers say about living in Anketell — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $399 a week, against a median household income of $1,797 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 10% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Anketell grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (256 → 280 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Zimbabwe, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, French, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Anketell sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kwinana, 2.7 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 5.6 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 13.7 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 29 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools — see them all on the Anketell profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Honeywood Primary School 2.1 km · North Parmelia Primary School 3.3 km · Bertram Primary School 3.8 km · The King's College 4.6 km · Aubin Grove Primary School 4.8 km · Orelia Primary School 4.8 km · Hammond Park Secondary College 4.8 km · Gilmore College 4.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Anketell, most often seen first: Red-capped Parrot · Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis · New Holland Honeyeater · Splendid Fairy-wren · Western Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Anketell, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anketell here | 280 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
| Wandi | 4,324 | — | 9/10 | 37% |
| Mandogalup | 128 | — | 8/10 | 25% |
| Bertram | 6,196 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Orelia | 4,535 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Parmelia | 6,184 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Hammond Park | 6,985 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kwinana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6167 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Anketell profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $399 a week, and about 10% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 256 people to 280. It sits about 29 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Kwinana station is roughly 2.7 km away. Local government is Kwinana council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Anketell vs Wandi · Anketell vs Mandogalup.
Nearby guides: Wandi · Mandogalup · Bertram · Orelia · Parmelia · Hammond Park.
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