Moving to Munster WA 6166
What the official numbers say about living in Munster — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,843 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 83% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Croatian, Spanish, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Munster sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest train station: Cockburn Central, 6.8 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Murdoch Station, 9.2 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 9.5 km north-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 21 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 29 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Munster profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Jerome's Primary School 800 m · South Coogee Primary School 1.1 km · Coogee Primary School 1.3 km · Newton Primary School 1.8 km · Spearwood Alternative School 2.2 km · Spearwood Primary School 3 km · Yangebup Primary School 3.3 km · Beeliar Primary School 3.4 km
Groceries: Coles 1.1 km · ALDI 1.2 km · Spudshed 1.4 km · IGA 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Solta Park 550 m · Mary Wilson Park 600 m · Matthew Perry Memorial Park 700 m · Albion Park 850 m · Hagan Park 850 m · Mervyn Bond Park 900 m · Poole Reserve 1.3 km · Visko Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Munster, most often seen first: Silver Gull · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven · Australian Pelican · Laughing Turtle-dove · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Munster, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster here | 199 | — | 8/10 | 28% |
| Lake Coogee | 4,768 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| Coogee | 5,345 | — | 9/10 | 24% |
| Beeliar | 8,617 | — | 8/10 | 35% |
| Spearwood | 10,944 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| Yangebup | 7,631 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Bibra Lake | 5,892 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cockburn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6166 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Munster profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 21 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Cockburn Central station is roughly 6.8 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Munster vs Lake Coogee · Munster vs Coogee.
Nearby guides: Lake Coogee · Coogee · Beeliar · Spearwood · Yangebup · Bibra Lake.
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