Moving to Atwell WA 6164
What the official numbers say about living in Atwell — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $2,404 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Atwell grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,646 → 9,287 people).
Around 84% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Atwell sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Aubin Grove, 1.4 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Murdoch Station, 8.8 km north.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 5.8 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 21 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 18 schools · 19 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 49 parks — see them all on the Atwell profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Atwell College 50 m · Harmony Primary School 750 m · Atwell Primary School 1 km · Success Primary School 1.7 km · Jandakot Primary School 1.9 km · Emmanuel Catholic College 2.9 km · Aubin Grove Primary School 3.2 km · Treeby Primary School 3.3 km
Groceries: Tucker Fresh Atwell IGA 900 m · Woolworths 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.5 km · Coles 1.6 km · IGA Supermarket 2.5 km · IGA X-press 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Jakovich Park 150 m · Tozer Park 200 m · Kennack Park 300 m · Atwell Park 350 m · Solace Park 500 m · Brenchley Park 600 m · Kurrajong Park 600 m · Richmond Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Atwell, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Black Swan · White-faced Heron · Australian Shelduck · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Atwell, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwell here | 9,287 | — | 8/10 | 6% |
| Success | 11,340 | — | 8/10 | 16% |
| Banjup | 1,377 | — | 9/10 | 34% |
| Aubin Grove | 6,786 | — | 9/10 | 19% |
| Treeby | 4,214 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
| Cockburn Central | 1,521 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Hammond Park | 6,985 | — | 9/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cockburn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6164 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Atwell profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,646 people to 9,287. It sits about 21 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Aubin Grove station is roughly 1.4 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Atwell vs Success · Atwell vs Banjup.
Nearby guides: Success · Banjup · Aubin Grove · Treeby · Cockburn Central · Hammond Park.
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