Moving to Centennial Park WA 6330
What the official numbers say about living in Centennial Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $290 a week, against a median household income of $823 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Centennial Park grew 22% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (567 → 689 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Vietnamese, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Centennial Park scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers).
Nearest airport: Albany Regional Airport, 9.5 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 388 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 36 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 6 parks — see them all on the Centennial Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bethel Christian School 900 m · John Calvin School Albany 1.1 km · Yakamia Primary School 1.2 km · Albany Primary School 1.4 km · Albany Senior High School 1.5 km · Albany Residential College 1.7 km · Woodthorpe School 1.7 km · Parklands School 1.7 km
Groceries: Highway 550 m · ALDI 700 m · IGA 850 m · Coles 950 m · Woolworths 950 m · IGA 1.8 km · IGA 1.9 km · Woolworths 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Worra Park 950 m · Alison Hartman Gardens 1.2 km · Cull Park 1.5 km · Foundation Park 1.5 km · Duke Street Park 1.6 km · Anzac Peace Park 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Centennial Park, most often seen first: Common Bronzewing · Red-capped Parrot · Australian White Ibis · Red-winged Fairy-wren · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Pelican.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Centennial Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Park here | 689 | — | 1/10 | 3% |
| Mount Melville | 1,007 | — | 5/10 | 46% |
| Yakamia | 3,025 | — | 3/10 | 27% |
| Albany | 1,403 | — | 8/10 | 8% |
| Mount Clarence | 728 | — | 6/10 | 59% |
| Spencer Park | 3,445 | — | 2/10 | 9% |
| Lockyer | 1,298 | — | 1/10 | 31% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Albany — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of O'Connor — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6330 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Centennial Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $290 a week.
The population grew 22% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 567 people to 689. It sits about 388 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Albany council, and the federal seat is O'Connor.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Centennial Park vs Mount Melville · Centennial Park vs Yakamia.
Nearby guides: Mount Melville · Yakamia · Albany · Mount Clarence · Spencer Park · Lockyer.
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