Moving to Redcliffe WA 6104
What the official numbers say about living in Redcliffe — 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 $1,565 a week.
About 58% of homes are owner-occupied and 41% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Redcliffe grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,759 → 5,030 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Redcliffe sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Redcliffe, 950 m north-east.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 2.9 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Long Term Parking B Bus Transfer, 1.5 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 1.7 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 8 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 25 schools · 32 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 21 parks — see them all on the Redcliffe profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Maria Goretti’s Catholic School 200 m · Redcliffe Primary School 650 m · Belmay Primary School 1.1 km · Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 1.8 km · Belmont Primary School 2.1 km · Belmont City College 2.2 km · Cloverdale Primary School 2.3 km · Ashfield Primary School 2.9 km
Groceries: Belvidere Supa IGA 750 m · Belgravia Fine Foods Minimart 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.7 km · JR / Duty Free 2.8 km · Coles 2.8 km · Aldi 3 km
Parks and reserves: Smyth Lake Reserve 400 m · Selby Park 700 m · Redcliffe Park 750 m · Echo Linear Park 1.3 km · Centenary Park 1.6 km · Garvey Park 1.7 km · Invercloy Park 1.7 km · Middleton Park 1.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Redcliffe, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Eurasian Coot · Australian White Ibis · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven · Dusky Moorhen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Redcliffe, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe here | 5,030 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
| Belmont | 6,959 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
| Ascot | 3,095 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Cloverdale | 8,864 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
| Perth Airport | 25 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Ashfield | 1,395 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
| Kewdale | 7,397 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Belmont — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6104 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Redcliffe profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 41% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,759 people to 5,030. It sits about 8 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Redcliffe station is roughly 0.9 km away. Local government is Belmont council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Redcliffe vs Belmont · Redcliffe vs Ascot.
Nearby guides: Belmont · Ascot · Cloverdale · Perth Airport · Ashfield · Kewdale.
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