Moving to Whitby WA 6123
What the official numbers say about living in Whitby — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $2,117 a week.
About 90% of homes are owner-occupied and 8% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Mandarin, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Whitby scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mundijong, 2.2 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 23.5 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 39 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Whitby, most often seen first: Red-capped Parrot · Australian Magpie · Forest Red-tailed Black-cockatoo · Australian Ringneck · Common Bronzewing · South-western Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Whitby, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby here | 1,005 | — | 6/10 | 24% |
| Mundijong | 1,246 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Cardup | 1,163 | — | 9/10 | 19% |
| Byford | 18,878 | — | 5/10 | 17% |
| Jarrahdale | 1,205 | — | 7/10 | 76% |
| Darling Downs | 1,591 | — | 8/10 | 21% |
| Oakford | 2,803 | — | 9/10 | 21% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Serpentine-Jarrahdale — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Canning — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6123 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Whitby profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week, and about 8% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 39 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Mundijong station is roughly 2.2 km away. Local government is Serpentine-Jarrahdale council, and the federal seat is Canning.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Whitby vs Mundijong · Whitby vs Cardup.
Nearby guides: Mundijong · Cardup · Byford · Jarrahdale · Darling Downs · Oakford.
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