Moving to Treeby WA 6164
What the official numbers say about living in Treeby — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $2,479 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, England, Malaysia; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Gujarati, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Treeby sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Cockburn Central, 2 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Murdoch Station, 6.9 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 3.3 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 15 schools · 15 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 26 parks — see them all on the Treeby profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Treeby Primary School 550 m · Atwell Primary School 1.8 km · Piara Waters Senior High School 2.6 km · Atwell College 2.8 km · Harmony Primary School 3.4 km · Piara Waters Primary School 3.5 km · Lakeland Senior High School 3.5 km · Aspiri Primary School 3.6 km
Groceries: Tucker Fresh Atwell IGA 1.9 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · Aldi 2.4 km · Coles 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Clementine Park 150 m · Hydrangea Park 450 m · Amethst Park 500 m · Filigree Park 550 m · Treeby Reserve 650 m · Cilantro Park 650 m · Gavilea Park 700 m · Sunstone Park 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Treeby, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · South-western Australian Magpie · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Western Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Treeby, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treeby here | 4,214 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
| Jandakot | 2,533 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Atwell | 9,287 | — | 8/10 | 6% |
| Cockburn Central | 1,521 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Banjup | 1,377 | — | 9/10 | 34% |
| Success | 11,340 | — | 8/10 | 16% |
| Piara Waters | 15,029 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
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 6164 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Treeby profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week.
It sits about 19 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Cockburn Central station is roughly 2 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Treeby vs Jandakot · Treeby vs Atwell.
Nearby guides: Jandakot · Atwell · Cockburn Central · Banjup · Success · Piara Waters.
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