Moving to Aveley WA 6069
What the official numbers say about living in Aveley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $390 a week, against a median household income of $2,165 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Aveley grew 213% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,474 → 13,998 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Gujarati, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Aveley scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Ellenbrook, 2.4 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 18.2 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 22 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 18 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 35 parks — see them all on the Aveley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: North Aveley Primary School 450 m · Aveley Primary School 1 km · Swan Valley Anglican Community School 1.4 km · Aveley Secondary College 1.6 km · Saint Helena's Catholic Primary School 1.7 km · Ellenbrook Primary School 1.8 km · Holy Cross College 1.8 km · Ellen Stirling Primary School 1.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 450 m · Aldi 1.4 km · Coles 1.8 km · Woodlake IGA 1.8 km · Woolworths 2 km · Spudshed 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Powdermill Park 250 m · Denton Park 450 m · Hollingsworth Park 550 m · Wistful Wetlands 550 m · Delaney Park 900 m · Turkich Parade Oval 1 km · Ellenbrook Sports Hub 1.3 km · Mornington Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Aveley, most often seen first: Twenty-eight Parrot · Australian Raven · Pacific Black Duck · Willie Wagtail · South-western Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Aveley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveley here | 13,998 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Ellenbrook | 24,668 | — | 4/10 | 10% |
| Henley Brook | 2,500 | — | 6/10 | 16% |
| The Vines | 5,848 | — | 9/10 | 23% |
| Upper Swan | 549 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
| Brabham | 8,665 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Herne Hill | 1,542 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6069 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Aveley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week.
The population grew 213% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,474 people to 13,998. It sits about 22 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Ellenbrook station is roughly 2.4 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Aveley vs Ellenbrook · Aveley vs Henley Brook.
Nearby guides: Ellenbrook · Henley Brook · The Vines · Upper Swan · Brabham · Herne Hill.
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