Moving to Haynes WA 6112
What the official numbers say about living in Haynes — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $385 a week, against a median household income of $2,098 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Haynes grew 875% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (248 → 2,417 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Sinhalese, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Haynes scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers).
Nearest train station: Armadale, 2.7 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Transperth Swan Transit Depot, 7.1 km north.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 12.1 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 25 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 13 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 27 parks — see them all on the Haynes profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School 950 m · Wungong Primary School 1.2 km · Willandra Primary School 1.4 km · Dale Christian School 1.4 km · Neerigen Brook Primary School 1.5 km · Gwynne Park Primary School 1.6 km · Cecil Andrews College 1.7 km · John Calvin Christian College 2.2 km
Groceries: Aldi 800 m · Coles 850 m · Woolworths 1.3 km · Forrest Road Fresh 2.2 km · Aldi 2.9 km · Woolworths 3 km · Coles 3 km · MCQ Armadale 3 km
Parks and reserves: Sienna Wood Explorer Park 450 m · Wetterhorn Street Park 450 m · Seminole Gardens Reserve 950 m · Shipwreck Park 1.1 km · Reg Williams Reserve 1.1 km · Matthew Stott Reserve 1.3 km · Werndley Street Reserve 1.3 km · Cam Clay Reserve 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Haynes, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Western Australian Raven · Red-capped Parrot · Western Brown Honeyeater · Southern Magpie-lark · Laughing Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Haynes, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes here | 2,417 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Hilbert | 4,165 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
| Seville Grove | 11,408 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
| Brookdale | 2,968 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Armadale | 13,415 | — | 1/10 | 8% |
| Mount Richon | 2,067 | — | 5/10 | 27% |
| Champion Lakes | 1,355 | — | 6/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Armadale — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Burt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6112 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Haynes profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $385 a week.
The population grew 875% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 248 people to 2,417. It sits about 25 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Armadale station is roughly 2.7 km away. Local government is Armadale council, and the federal seat is Burt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Haynes vs Hilbert · Haynes vs Seville Grove.
Nearby guides: Hilbert · Seville Grove · Brookdale · Armadale · Mount Richon · Champion Lakes.
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