Moving to Medina WA 6167
What the official numbers say about living in Medina — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $1,062 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Medina grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,077 → 2,260 people).
Around 53% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Italian, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Medina scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Wellard, 3.5 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 1.5 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 17.1 km north-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 32 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 3 supermarkets · 20 parks — see them all on the Medina profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Medina Primary School 250 m · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 850 m · Orelia Primary School 900 m · Gilmore College 1 km · Calista Primary School 1.3 km · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School (Wellard Campus) 2.7 km · Saint Vincent’s Catholic Primary School 2.8 km · North Parmelia Primary School 2.9 km
Groceries: Aldi 1.4 km · Coles 1.5 km · Woolworths 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Harry McGuigan Park 200 m · Ridley Green 500 m · Medina Oval 550 m · Clark Place Public Open Space 700 m · Thomas Oval 850 m · Littlemore Park 900 m · Partridge Park 900 m · Calista Oval 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Medina, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis · Red-capped Parrot · Red Wattlebird · Willie Wagtail · Splendid Fairy-wren.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Medina, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina here | 2,260 | — | 1/10 | 35% |
| Calista | 1,975 | — | 1/10 | 30% |
| Kwinana Town Centre | 567 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Orelia | 4,535 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Parmelia | 6,184 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Leda | 3,202 | — | 2/10 | 60% |
| Bertram | 6,196 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kwinana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6167 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Medina profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,077 people to 2,260. It sits about 32 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Wellard station is roughly 3.5 km away. Local government is Kwinana council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Medina vs Calista · Medina vs Kwinana Town Centre.
Nearby guides: Calista · Kwinana Town Centre · Orelia · Parmelia · Leda · Bertram.
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