Moving to Doubleview WA 6018
What the official numbers say about living in Doubleview — 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 $2,305 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Doubleview grew 22% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,576 → 9,205 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Doubleview sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Stirling, 2.2 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Mirrabooka Bus Station, 7.8 km east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 17.9 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 10 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 41 schools · 67 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 49 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Doubleview profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: International School of Western Australia 500 m · Doubleview Primary School 600 m · Saint Dominics Catholic Primary School 850 m · Yuluma Primary School 850 m · Newborough Primary School 1.1 km · Saint John’s School 1.4 km · Scarborough Primary School 1.4 km · Our Lady of Good Counsel School 1.6 km
Groceries: IGA 400 m · Brighton Food Market 1.3 km · Doric Street Supermarket 1.5 km · Scarboro Super Deli 1.7 km · Farmer's Jack, Woodlands 1.8 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Aldi 1.9 km · Woolworths 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Munro Reserve 100 m · Millett Park 700 m · Bradley Reserve 700 m · Bennett Park 950 m · Newborough Oval 1.1 km · Seahorse Reserve 1.2 km · Jackson/Wilding Reserve 1.3 km · Huntriss/Norman Reserve 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Doubleview, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Eurasian Coot · Willie Wagtail · Dusky Moorhen · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Doubleview, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleview here | 9,205 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Innaloo | 9,592 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Scarborough | 17,605 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Woodlands | 4,551 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Karrinyup | 9,886 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Wembley Downs | 6,743 | — | 10/10 | 23% |
| Gwelup | 5,391 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Stirling — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6018 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Doubleview profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week.
The population grew 22% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,576 people to 9,205. It sits about 10 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Stirling station is roughly 2.2 km away. Local government is Stirling council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Doubleview vs Innaloo · Doubleview vs Scarborough.
Nearby guides: Innaloo · Scarborough · Woodlands · Karrinyup · Wembley Downs · Gwelup.
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