Moving to Attadale WA 6156
What the official numbers say about living in Attadale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $425 a week, against a median household income of $2,521 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 18% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Attadale grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,092 → 6,638 people).
Around 76% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Attadale sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: North Fremantle, 4.7 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Booragoon Bus Station, 3.4 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: East Street Ferry Jetty, 4.5 km west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 10.3 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 10 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 42 schools · 48 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 49 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Attadale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mel Maria Catholic Primary School (Saint Joseph Pignatelli Campus) 50 m · Attadale Primary School 250 m · Santa Maria College 1 km · Melville Primary School 1.4 km · Bicton Primary School 1.6 km · Mel Maria Catholic Primary School (Pater Noster Campus) 1.9 km · Our Lady Of Fatima School 1.9 km · Melville Senior High School 2.1 km
Groceries: The Foodie's Basket 650 m · Coles 1.2 km · The Good Grocer 1.8 km · Perth Kimchi 2.2 km · Yee Seng Oriental Supermarket 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · Fresh Provisions 2.6 km · IGA 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Wal Hughes Reserve 100 m · Harry Sandon Park 550 m · Ern Stapleton Reserve 600 m · Troy Park 850 m · Mick Jahn Reserve 900 m · Melvile Reserve 1 km · Attadale Conservation Area 1.2 km · Marmion Reserve 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Attadale, most often seen first: Laughing Turtle-dove · South-western Australian Magpie · Western Red Wattlebird · Little Pied Cormorant · South-western Singing Honeyeater · Eastern Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Attadale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attadale here | 6,638 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Melville | 6,204 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Alfred Cove | 2,830 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Bicton | 6,961 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Myaree | 2,105 | — | 9/10 | 3% |
| Palmyra | 7,585 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Willagee | 5,447 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Melville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Tangney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6156 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Attadale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $425 a week, and about 18% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,092 people to 6,638. It sits about 10 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and North Fremantle station is roughly 4.7 km away. Local government is Melville council, and the federal seat is Tangney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Attadale vs Melville · Attadale vs Alfred Cove.
Nearby guides: Melville · Alfred Cove · Bicton · Myaree · Palmyra · Willagee.
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