Moving to Waterford WA 6152
What the official numbers say about living in Waterford — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $410 a week, against a median household income of $2,301 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Waterford grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,086 → 2,460 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Malaysia, China, England; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Waterford sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Canning Bridge, 3.1 km west.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 7.6 km north.
Nearest railway halt: Canning Junction, 2.7 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Curtin University, 1.3 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mends Street Jetty, 6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 8.7 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 7 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 50 schools · 34 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 77 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Waterford profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Clontarf Aboriginal College 450 m · Queen of Apostles Primary School 1.7 km · Curtin Primary School 1.7 km · Shelley Primary School 1.9 km · Como Secondary College 2.1 km · Wilson Primary School 2.2 km · Bentley Primary School 2.2 km · Manning Primary School 2.2 km
Groceries: IGA 550 m · Coles 550 m · Bentley IGA 1.5 km · Tucker Fresh IGA Exchange 1.5 km · Manning IGA 1.9 km · Riverton Fresh IGA 2.7 km · Lotus Indian Groceries 2.8 km · Spicy Touch Indian Groceries 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Doneraile Reserve 100 m · Bodkin Park 550 m · Garvey Street Park 700 m · Zenith Point West Park 900 m · Design and Art Courtyard 950 m · Creative Quarter 950 m · 217 Roof Garden 950 m · Karawara Green 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Waterford, most often seen first: Laughing Turtle-dove · Western Red Wattlebird · South-western Singing Honeyeater · Eastern Rainbow Lorikeet · Pacific Black Duck · South-western Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Waterford, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford here | 2,460 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Karawara | 1,842 | — | 6/10 | 14% |
| Shelley | 4,795 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Manning | 4,219 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Riverton | 6,078 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
| Wilson | 6,608 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Bentley | 9,051 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be South Perth — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6152 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Waterford profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $410 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,086 people to 2,460. It sits about 7 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Canning Bridge station is roughly 3.1 km away. Local government is South Perth council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Waterford vs Karawara · Waterford vs Shelley.
Nearby guides: Karawara · Shelley · Manning · Riverton · Wilson · Bentley.
Keep an eye on Waterford
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