Moving to Warnbro WA 6169
What the official numbers say about living in Warnbro — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,503 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Warnbro shrank 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,101 → 10,828 people).
Around 74% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, Afrikaans, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Warnbro scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Warnbro, 1.6 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Penguin Island Ferry, 6.6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 29.5 km north-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 44 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 16 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 5 supermarkets · 6 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Warnbro profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Warnbro Primary School 450 m · Living Waters Lutheran College 600 m · Warnbro Community High School 750 m · Koorana Primary School 850 m · Waikiki Primary School 2.2 km · Port Kennedy Primary School 2.2 km · Rockingham Lakes Primary School 2.3 km · Charthouse Primary School 2.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1 km · Coles 1.1 km · Farmer Jacks 1.7 km · ALDI 2.7 km · Woolworths 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: St Clair Recreational Park 1.5 km · Fantasy Park 2.1 km · Java Park 2.6 km · Toledo Park 2.8 km · Merida Way Park 2.8 km · Seahaven Reserve 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Warnbro, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Silver Gull · Australian Pelican · Laughing Turtle-dove · Red-capped Plover · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Warnbro, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warnbro here | 10,828 | — | 2/10 | 12% |
| Port Kennedy | 13,477 | — | 4/10 | 10% |
| Waikiki | 12,453 | — | 3/10 | 30% |
| Cooloongup | 6,696 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Safety Bay | 7,662 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
| Hillman | 1,807 | — | 1/10 | 16% |
| Baldivis | 37,697 | — | 6/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Rockingham — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6169 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Warnbro profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,101 people to 10,828. It sits about 44 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Warnbro station is roughly 1.6 km away. Local government is Rockingham council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Warnbro vs Port Kennedy · Warnbro vs Waikiki.
Nearby guides: Port Kennedy · Waikiki · Cooloongup · Safety Bay · Hillman · Baldivis.
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