Moving to Gledhow WA 6330
What the official numbers say about living in Gledhow — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $1,473 a week.
About 82% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gledhow grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (939 → 1,079 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gledhow scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest airport: Albany Regional Airport, 7.2 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 386 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket — see them all on the Gledhow profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mount Lockyer Primary School 1.6 km · Parklands School 2 km · North Albany Senior High School 2.8 km · John Calvin School Albany 3 km · Yakamia Primary School 3.2 km · Bethel Christian School 3.8 km · Woodthorpe School 4.9 km · Albany Primary School 5 km
Groceries: Coles 2.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gledhow, most often seen first: Common Bronzewing · Red-capped Parrot · New Holland Honeyeater · Australian White Ibis · Australian Pelican · South-western New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gledhow, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gledhow here | 1,079 | — | 3/10 | 35% |
| Mckail | 3,970 | — | 3/10 | 20% |
| Lockyer | 1,298 | — | 1/10 | 31% |
| Orana | 2,035 | — | 1/10 | 12% |
| Milpara | 953 | — | 3/10 | 16% |
| Mount Melville | 1,007 | — | 5/10 | 46% |
| Centennial Park | 689 | — | 1/10 | 3% |
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 Gledhow profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 939 people to 1,079. It sits about 386 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: Gledhow vs Mckail · Gledhow vs Lockyer.
Nearby guides: Mckail · Lockyer · Orana · Milpara · Mount Melville · Centennial Park.
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