Moving to Heathridge WA 6027
What the official numbers say about living in Heathridge — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $1,782 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Heathridge grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,802 → 6,898 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Heathridge scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Edgewater, 2 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Whitfords Bus Terminal, 4.5 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rottnest Ferry, 7 km south.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 27.7 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 23 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 33 schools · 43 cafes & restaurants · 12 supermarkets · 65 parks — see them all on the Heathridge profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Heathridge Primary School 300 m · Poseidon Primary School 850 m · Belridge Secondary College 900 m · Eddystone Primary School 950 m · Beldon Primary School 1.3 km · Alta-1 College (Joondalup Campus) 1.4 km · Mater Dei College 1.6 km · Connolly Primary School 1.8 km
Groceries: IGA 450 m · Coles 900 m · Spudshed 1.3 km · Joe's Grocers 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.6 km · Coles 2.2 km · Aldi 2.3 km · IGA Mullaloo 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Admiral Park 300 m · Poseidon Park 500 m · Heathridge Park 550 m · Balanus Park 600 m · Larkspur Park 700 m · Lysander Park 750 m · Abrolhos Park 850 m · St Michaels Park 1000 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Heathridge, 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 Heathridge, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathridge here | 6,898 | — | 6/10 | 10% |
| Beldon | 4,094 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
| Connolly | 3,675 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Mullaloo | 6,190 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Ocean Reef | 8,125 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Edgewater | 4,657 | — | 8/10 | 25% |
| Craigie | 6,456 | — | 6/10 | 22% |
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 Heathridge profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,802 people to 6,898. It sits about 23 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Edgewater station is roughly 2 km away. Local government is Joondalup council, and the federal seat is Moore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Heathridge vs Beldon · Heathridge vs Connolly.
Nearby guides: Beldon · Connolly · Mullaloo · Ocean Reef · Edgewater · Craigie.
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