Moving to Edgewater WA 6027
What the official numbers say about living in Edgewater — 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 $2,016 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Edgewater grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,531 → 4,657 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Mandarin, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Edgewater sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest train station: Edgewater, 900 m south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Whitfords Bus Terminal, 3.7 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rottnest Ferry, 7.7 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 26 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 22 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 36 schools · 40 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 66 parks — see them all on the Edgewater profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Edgewater Primary School 450 m · Mater Dei College 700 m · Eddystone Primary School 1.4 km · Belridge Secondary College 2 km · North Woodvale Primary School 2.1 km · Wanneroo Primary School 2.2 km · Heathridge Primary School 2.3 km · Alta-1 College (Joondalup Campus) 2.4 km
Groceries: Spudshed 1.6 km · Coles 1.8 km · IGA 2.1 km · Coles 2.4 km · IGA 2.6 km · Sisters Supa IGA 2.8 km · Aldi 2.8 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Hilltop Reserve 150 m · Woodland Park 250 m · Stillwater Park 300 m · Quarry Ramble Park 500 m · Wedgewood Park 500 m · Emerald Park 550 m · Lakeview Park 600 m · Picnic Cove Park 600 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Edgewater, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Eurasian Coot · Black Swan · Australian White Ibis · Musk Duck · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Edgewater, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater here | 4,657 | — | 8/10 | 24% |
| Beldon | 4,094 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Heathridge | 6,898 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Wanneroo | 12,113 | — | 4/10 | 46% |
| Woodvale | 9,579 | — | 9/10 | 27% |
| Craigie | 6,456 | — | 6/10 | 26% |
| Joondalup | 9,193 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Joondalup — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Moore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6027 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Edgewater profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,531 people to 4,657. It sits about 22 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Edgewater station is roughly 0.9 km away. Local government is Joondalup council, and the federal seat is Moore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Edgewater vs Beldon · Edgewater vs Heathridge.
Nearby guides: Beldon · Heathridge · Wanneroo · Woodvale · Craigie · Joondalup.
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