Moving to Nedlands WA 6009
What the official numbers say about living in Nedlands — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $500 a week, against a median household income of $2,832 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 26% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Nedlands grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,184 → 10,561 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Malaysia, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Nedlands sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (65% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: Karrakatta, 1.5 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 5.7 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, 5.2 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mends Street Jetty, 4.6 km east.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 14.5 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 31 schools · 69 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 68 parks — see them all on the Nedlands profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Nedlands Primary School 950 m · Hollywood Primary School 1 km · St Thomas' Primary School 1.6 km · Moerlina School 1.8 km · Quintillian School 1.8 km · Dalkeith Primary School 2.1 km · Rosalie Primary School 2.1 km · Shenton College 2.2 km
Groceries: Tucker Fresh Broadway IGA 1.1 km · IGA 1.1 km · The Good Grocer (Shenton Park IGA) 2.1 km · Coles Local 2.6 km · Coles 2.6 km · Farmer Jack's 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Peace Memorial Rose Garden 650 m · Barry Park 750 m · Sunken Gardens 1 km · Great Court 1.1 km · Whitfeld Court 1.2 km · Living Lab: Urban Biodiversity in Design 1.2 km · Patricia Crawford Court 1.2 km · Oak Lawn 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Nedlands, most often seen first: Red Wattlebird · Australian Magpie · Australian Raven · Willie Wagtail · Rainbow Lorikeet · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Nedlands, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nedlands here | 10,561 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Crawley | 3,975 | — | 9/10 | 21% |
| Dalkeith | 4,398 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Shenton Park | 4,638 | — | 10/10 | 27% |
| Claremont | 9,248 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Daglish | 1,551 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Mount Claremont | 4,999 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Nedlands — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6009 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Nedlands profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $500 a week, and about 26% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,184 people to 10,561. It sits about 6 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Karrakatta station is roughly 1.5 km away. Local government is Nedlands council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Nedlands vs Shenton Park · Nedlands vs Claremont.
Nearby guides: Crawley · Dalkeith · Shenton Park · Claremont · Daglish · Mount Claremont.
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