Moving to Wellard WA 6170
What the official numbers say about living in Wellard — 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 $2,115 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 26% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wellard grew 335% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,246 → 14,127 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, India, England; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Punjabi, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wellard scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Wellard, 1.6 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 3 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 19.6 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 35 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 4 supermarkets · 27 parks — see them all on the Wellard profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wellard Primary School 1.1 km · The King's College 1.4 km · Wellard Village Primary School 1.5 km · Saint Vincent’s Catholic Primary School 1.6 km · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School (Wellard Campus) 2.1 km · Bertram Primary School 2.3 km · Leda Primary School 2.8 km · Calista Primary School 3.2 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.8 km · IGA 2.4 km · Woolworths 2.9 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Providence Parkland 150 m · Bullrush Park 550 m · Huntington Avenue Nature Reserve 800 m · Wellard Park 800 m · Maldon Park 1.2 km · Churchyard Park 1.3 km · Tuart Park 1.4 km · Oakabella Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wellard, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Whistling Kite · Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Eurasian Coot · White-faced Heron.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wellard, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellard here | 14,127 | — | 7/10 | 37% |
| Parmelia | 6,184 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Bertram | 6,196 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Kwinana Town Centre | 567 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Leda | 3,202 | — | 2/10 | 60% |
| Calista | 1,975 | — | 1/10 | 30% |
| Orelia | 4,535 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kwinana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6170 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wellard profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 26% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 335% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,246 people to 14,127. It sits about 35 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Wellard station is roughly 1.6 km away. Local government is Kwinana council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wellard vs Parmelia · Wellard vs Baldivis.
Nearby guides: Parmelia · Bertram · Kwinana Town Centre · Leda · Calista · Orelia.
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