Moving to Wilson WA 6107
What the official numbers say about living in Wilson — 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 $1,668 a week.
About 59% of homes are owner-occupied and 37% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wilson grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,726 → 6,608 people).
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Malaysia, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wilson scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Cannington, 3.3 km east.
Nearest railway halt: Canning Junction, 800 m south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Curtin University, 1.9 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mends Street Jetty, 7.6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 8.8 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 9 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 42 schools · 72 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 96 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Wilson profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wilson Primary School 100 m · Rehoboth Christian Primary School (Wilson Campus) 650 m · Bentley Primary School 950 m · Santa Clara School 1.4 km · Clontarf Aboriginal College 1.7 km · Queen of Apostles Primary School 2 km · Riverton Primary Campus 2.1 km · Fountain College 2.1 km
Groceries: Bentley IGA 1.3 km · Manning Super Market Indian Grocery 1.8 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · Spudshed 2.2 km · Coles 2.3 km · Riverton Oriental Foods 2.4 km · Aldi 2.5 km · IGA Lynwood 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Hares Park 250 m · Fern Cove Park 300 m · Margaret Park 550 m · Thomas Moore Park 550 m · Judy Pannell Park 600 m · Andrews Park 650 m · Centenary Park 750 m · Fern Place Park 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wilson, most often seen first: Laughing Turtle-dove · Australian White Ibis · Southern Willie Wagtail · Western Red Wattlebird · South-western Singing Honeyeater · South-western Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wilson, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson here | 6,608 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Bentley | 9,051 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| St James | 4,894 | — | 7/10 | 4% |
| Ferndale | 4,457 | — | 5/10 | 21% |
| Riverton | 6,078 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
| Waterford | 2,460 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Shelley | 4,795 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Canning — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Tangney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6107 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wilson profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 37% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,726 people to 6,608. It sits about 9 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Cannington station is roughly 3.3 km away. Local government is Canning council, and the federal seat is Tangney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wilson vs Bentley · Wilson vs St James.
Nearby guides: Bentley · St James · Ferndale · Riverton · Waterford · Shelley.
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