Moving to Herne Hill WA 6056
What the official numbers say about living in Herne Hill — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $335 a week, against a median household income of $1,679 a week.
About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 13% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Herne Hill shrank 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,576 → 1,542 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Croatian, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Herne Hill scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest train station: Whiteman Park, 6.1 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 7.3 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 5.4 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 14.1 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 21 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants — see them all on the Herne Hill profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Herne Hill Primary School 500 m · Swan Christian College 3.6 km · Middle Swan Primary School 4.3 km · Maarakool Primary School 4.7 km · Upper Swan Primary School 4.8 km · Brabham Primary School Kindy Offsite 4.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Herne Hill, most often seen first: Twenty-eight Parrot · Western Australian Raven · South-western Australian Magpie · Western Galah · Western Brown Honeyeater · Straw-necked Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Herne Hill, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Hill here | 1,542 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Stratton | 3,267 | — | 1/10 | 20% |
| Middle Swan | 2,852 | — | 2/10 | 14% |
| Jane Brook | 3,670 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
| Viveash | 1,280 | — | 6/10 | 20% |
| Midvale | 2,283 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Brabham | 8,665 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
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 6056 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Herne Hill profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $335 a week, and about 13% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,576 people to 1,542. It sits about 21 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Whiteman Park station is roughly 6.1 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Herne Hill vs Stratton · Herne Hill vs Middle Swan.
Nearby guides: Stratton · Middle Swan · Jane Brook · Viveash · Midvale · Brabham.
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