Moving to Eglinton WA 6034
What the official numbers say about living in Eglinton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $2,024 a week.
About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and 22% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 83% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Portuguese, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Eglinton 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: Eglinton, 850 m north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Eglinton Bus Station, 800 m north-east.
Nearest airport: Rottnest Island Airport, 47.8 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 44 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 18 parks — see them all on the Eglinton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Eglinton Beach Primary School 750 m · Shorehaven Primary School 1.5 km · Northshore Christian Grammar School 2.9 km · Saint James' Anglican School 3.6 km · Alkimos Beach Primary School 4.1 km · Yanchep Secondary College 4.8 km
Parks and reserves: Heath Park 700 m · Amberton Feature Park 800 m · Slate Park 900 m · Mayorelle Park 1000 m · Sunset Park 1.2 km · Mizzen Park 1.2 km · Ocean View Park 1.2 km · Forestay Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Eglinton, most often seen first: Short-billed Black-cockatoo · Australian Wood Duck · Twenty-eight Parrot · South-western Australian Magpie · Pacific Black Duck · South-western Grey Fantail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Eglinton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton here | 3,705 | — | 6/10 | 16% |
| Alkimos | 10,203 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Yanchep | 11,022 | — | 4/10 | 21% |
| Jindalee | 4,044 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Butler | 13,473 | — | 4/10 | 2% |
| Quinns Rocks | 8,861 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Merriwa | 5,587 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wanneroo — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Pearce — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6034 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Eglinton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 22% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 44 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Eglinton station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Wanneroo council, and the federal seat is Pearce.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Eglinton vs Alkimos · Eglinton vs Yanchep.
Nearby guides: Alkimos · Yanchep · Jindalee · Butler · Quinns Rocks · Merriwa.
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