Moving to Hazelmere WA 6055
What the official numbers say about living in Hazelmere — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,208 a week.
About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and 19% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hazelmere grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (883 → 935 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hazelmere scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Midland, 2.1 km north.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 4.4 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 2.3 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 4.7 km north.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 5.2 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 14 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 23 schools · 10 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 25 parks — see them all on the Hazelmere profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Helena River Steiner School - Primary Campus 1.5 km · Woodbridge Primary School 2.2 km · Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School 2.6 km · Guildford Grammar Preparatory School 2.7 km · Helena River Steiner School - Early Childhood Campus 2.7 km · Guildford Grammar School 2.8 km · Governor Stirling Senior High School 2.8 km · Midvale Primary School 3.2 km
Groceries: Spudshed Midland 2.1 km · Supa IGA 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.4 km · Woolworths 2.5 km · Helena Valley IGA 2.6 km · Coles 2.6 km · Coles 2.7 km · Gilberts 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Waterhall Park 1.2 km · Tone Park 1.3 km · Coal Dam Park 2.1 km · Jacaranda Springs Estate 2.2 km · Larwood Crescent POS 2.4 km · Harper Park 2.5 km · Ollie Worrell Reserve 2.5 km · Arthur Pexton Memorial Playing Fields 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hazelmere, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · South-western Australian Magpie · Australian Raven · Willie Wagtail · Australian White Ibis · Australian Ringneck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hazelmere, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelmere here | 935 | — | 6/10 | 16% |
| Woodbridge | 1,207 | — | 6/10 | 19% |
| South Guildford | 3,781 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Midland | 6,335 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Bellevue | 1,514 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| High Wycombe | 12,198 | — | 4/10 | 12% |
| Guildford | 2,040 | — | 9/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6055 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hazelmere profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 19% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 883 people to 935. It sits about 14 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Midland station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hazelmere vs Woodbridge · Hazelmere vs South Guildford.
Nearby guides: Woodbridge · South Guildford · Midland · Bellevue · High Wycombe · Guildford.
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