Moving to Jindalee WA 6036
What the official numbers say about living in Jindalee — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $425 a week, against a median household income of $2,685 a week.
About 80% of homes are owner-occupied and 20% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Jindalee grew 243% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,180 → 4,044 people).
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Polish, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Jindalee sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Butler, 1.5 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Eglinton Bus Station, 6.4 km north.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 42.7 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 38 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 70 parks — see them all on the Jindalee profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: John Butler Primary College 1.2 km · Alkimos College 1.4 km · Butler Primary School 1.7 km · Alkimos Beach Primary School 1.8 km · Quinns Beach Primary School 2.1 km · Alkimos Primary School 2.2 km · East Butler Primary School 2.5 km · Butler College 2.5 km
Groceries: Aldi 1 km · Woolworths 1.4 km · Coles 1.5 km · Coles 1.5 km · IGA 2.2 km · Farmer Jacks 3 km
Parks and reserves: Marlinspike Park 550 m · Eden Beach Foreshore Park 800 m · Windjammer Park 950 m · Wilton Park 1000 m · Manningtree Park 1 km · Carmathen Park 1.1 km · Brenden Park 1.1 km · Watersun Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Jindalee, most often seen first: Western Australian Raven · South-western New Holland Honeyeater · Laughing Turtle-dove · Western Red Wattlebird · Southern Willie Wagtail · South-western Singing Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Jindalee, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jindalee here | 4,044 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Butler | 13,473 | — | 4/10 | 2% |
| Alkimos | 10,203 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Quinns Rocks | 8,861 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Merriwa | 5,587 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Ridgewood | 4,623 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Mindarie | 7,867 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wanneroo — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Pearce — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6036 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Jindalee profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $425 a week, and about 20% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 243% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,180 people to 4,044. It sits about 38 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Butler station is roughly 1.5 km away. Local government is Wanneroo council, and the federal seat is Pearce.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Jindalee vs Butler · Jindalee vs Alkimos.
Nearby guides: Butler · Alkimos · Quinns Rocks · Merriwa · Ridgewood · Mindarie.
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