Moving to Baldivis WA 6171
What the official numbers say about living in Baldivis — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $2,096 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 22% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Baldivis grew 137% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (15,883 → 37,697 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Punjabi, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Baldivis scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Warnbro, 4.6 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 9.8 km north.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 27.4 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 43 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 13 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 9 parks — see them all on the Baldivis profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Baldivis Secondary College 1.2 km · Sheoak Grove Primary School 1.3 km · Makybe Rise Primary School 1.3 km · Rivergums Primary School 1.4 km · Tranby College 1.6 km · Settlers Primary School 1.7 km · Tuart Rise Primary School 2.1 km · Koorana Primary School 4.8 km
Groceries: ALDI 200 m · Coles 200 m · IGA 1.1 km · Woolworths 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Settlers Hill Park 400 m · Len Pike Park 700 m · Kootingal Reserve 900 m · Tamworth Hill Swamp 1 km · Trusty Park 1.1 km · Karridale Reserve 1.4 km · Baldivis Cricket Oval 1.4 km · Steel Tree Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Baldivis, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Whistling Kite · White-faced Heron · Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Black Swan.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Baldivis, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldivis here | 37,697 | — | 6/10 | 22% |
| Warnbro | 10,828 | — | 2/10 | 12% |
| Waikiki | 12,453 | — | 3/10 | 30% |
| Port Kennedy | 13,477 | — | 4/10 | 10% |
| Cooloongup | 6,696 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Wellard | 14,127 | — | 7/10 | 37% |
| Hillman | 1,807 | — | 1/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Rockingham — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6171 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Baldivis profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week, and about 22% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 137% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 15,883 people to 37,697. It sits about 43 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Warnbro station is roughly 4.6 km away. Local government is Rockingham council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Baldivis vs Wellard · Baldivis vs Rockingham.
Nearby guides: Warnbro · Waikiki · Port Kennedy · Cooloongup · Wellard · Hillman.
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