Moving to Jolimont WA 6014
What the official numbers say about living in Jolimont — 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 $1,345 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Jolimont grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,200 → 1,479 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Persian, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Jolimont sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (68% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Daglish, 650 m south.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 4.5 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, 4.2 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal, 4.4 km east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 14.3 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 5 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 41 schools · 151 cafes & restaurants · 14 supermarkets · 57 parks — see them all on the Jolimont profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Jolimont Primary School 350 m · Subiaco Primary School 1.2 km · Wembley Primary School 1.3 km · Shenton College 1.7 km · Rosalie Primary School 1.8 km · Bob Hawke College 2 km · Newman College (Marian Campus) 2.1 km · Floreat Park Primary School 2.2 km
Groceries: Wembley IGA 650 m · Little Magic 800 m · Be Free Organics 1 km · Coles 1.1 km · Woolworths 1.2 km · Coles Local 1.2 km · Pavilion Fresh Markets 1.3 km · Golden Choice Subiaco Fresh Market 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: Dom Serra Grove 200 m · Mabel Talbot Park 200 m · Currie Street Mini Park 400 m · Henderson Park 400 m · Jersey Street Park 400 m · Trillo Road Park 400 m · Wembley Sports Park 500 m · Subiaco Common 550 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Jolimont, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Willie Wagtail · Red Wattlebird · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Eurasian Coot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Jolimont, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolimont here | 1,479 | — | 9/10 | 28% |
| Daglish | 1,551 | — | 10/10 | 41% |
| Wembley | 12,061 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Shenton Park | 4,638 | — | 10/10 | 36% |
| Subiaco | 9,940 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Floreat | 8,621 | — | 10/10 | 27% |
| West Leederville | 4,340 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Subiaco — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6014 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Jolimont profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,200 people to 1,479. It sits about 5 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Daglish station is roughly 0.6 km away. Local government is Subiaco council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Jolimont vs Daglish · Jolimont vs Shenton Park.
Nearby guides: Daglish · Wembley · Shenton Park · Subiaco · Floreat · West Leederville.
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