Moving to Westminster WA 6061
What the official numbers say about living in Westminster — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,404 a week.
About 54% of homes are owner-occupied and 45% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Westminster grew 36% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,175 → 7,042 people).
Around 62% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Philippines, Vietnam; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Vietnamese, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Westminster scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Stirling, 4.4 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Mirrabooka Bus Station, 1.9 km east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 14.4 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 10 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 59 schools · 10 cafes & restaurants · 13 supermarkets · 64 parks — see them all on the Westminster profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Westminster Primary School 350 m · Westminster Junior Primary School 400 m · Saint Gerard's Catholic Primary School 950 m · Balga Primary School 950 m · Nollamara Christian Academy 1000 m · Majella Catholic Primary School 1.5 km · Warriapendi Primary School 1.6 km · Gladys Newton School 1.6 km
Groceries: Spudshed 1.1 km · Coles 1.1 km · Woolworths 1.1 km · IGA Balga 1.3 km · IGA Nollamara 1.5 km · IGA 1.8 km · Campbells 1.8 km · Woolworths 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Matt Williams Reserve 400 m · Frant / Wadhurst Reserve 600 m · Galluccio Reserve 750 m · Tony Marcon Park 800 m · Ted Cross Memorial Park 900 m · Balga Park 950 m · Albourne Park 1.1 km · Des Pennman Memorial Reserve 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Westminster, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Red Wattlebird · Laughing Turtle-dove · Rainbow Lorikeet · Willie Wagtail · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Westminster, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster here | 7,042 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Balga | 13,864 | — | 2/10 | 9% |
| Nollamara | 12,779 | — | 4/10 | 5% |
| Balcatta | 10,813 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
| Girrawheen | 8,897 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Mirrabooka | 8,000 | — | 1/10 | 11% |
| Tuart Hill | 7,541 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Stirling — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cowan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6061 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Westminster profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week, and about 45% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 36% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,175 people to 7,042. It sits about 10 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Stirling station is roughly 4.4 km away. Local government is Stirling council, and the federal seat is Cowan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Westminster vs Balga · Westminster vs Nollamara.
Nearby guides: Balga · Nollamara · Balcatta · Girrawheen · Mirrabooka · Tuart Hill.
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