Moving to Wanneroo WA 6065
What the official numbers say about living in Wanneroo — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,561 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wanneroo grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,901 → 12,113 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Afrikaans, Gujarati.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wanneroo sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Edgewater, 3.3 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Whitfords Bus Terminal, 5.4 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 25.6 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 22 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 20 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 44 parks — see them all on the Wanneroo profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Anthony's School 800 m · Wanneroo Primary School 800 m · Wanneroo Secondary College 800 m · Hocking Primary School 1.8 km · Saint Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School 2 km · Edgewater Primary School 2.7 km · Pearsall Primary School 2.9 km · Mater Dei College 3.1 km
Groceries: Coles 350 m · Wyatt Grove 1.9 km · Woolworths 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Wanneroo Showgrounds 400 m · Bert Tongo Park 450 m · Hastings Park 600 m · Nyunda Park 600 m · Beelara Park 700 m · Nannatee Park 800 m · Wonambi Park 900 m · Scenic Park 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wanneroo, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Eurasian Coot · Australian White Ibis · Black Swan · Musk Duck · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wanneroo, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanneroo here | 12,113 | — | 4/10 | 24% |
| Sinagra | 3,100 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Hocking | 6,987 | — | 8/10 | 5% |
| Ashby | 2,850 | — | 5/10 | 17% |
| Edgewater | 4,657 | — | 8/10 | 25% |
| Pearsall | 4,244 | — | 8/10 | 3% |
| Woodvale | 9,579 | — | 9/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wanneroo — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Pearce — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6065 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wanneroo profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,901 people to 12,113. It sits about 22 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Edgewater station is roughly 3.3 km away. Local government is Wanneroo council, and the federal seat is Pearce.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wanneroo vs Sinagra · Wanneroo vs Hocking.
Nearby guides: Sinagra · Hocking · Ashby · Edgewater · Pearsall · Woodvale.
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