Moving to Wundowie WA 6560
What the official numbers say about living in Wundowie — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,520 a week.
About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 16% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wundowie grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,281 → 1,372 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wundowie scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (92% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 43.3 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 52 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school — see them all on the Wundowie profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wundowie Primary School 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wundowie, most often seen first: Twenty-eight Parrot · Red-capped Parrot · South-western Grey Fantail · Australian Ringneck · Western Australian Raven · Weebill.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wundowie, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wundowie here | 1,372 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Bakers Hill | 1,276 | — | 4/10 | 22% |
| Chidlow | 1,821 | — | 6/10 | 63% |
| Gidgegannup | 2,818 | — | 9/10 | 48% |
| Mount Helena | 3,373 | — | 7/10 | 51% |
| Stoneville | 2,489 | — | 8/10 | 51% |
| Toodyay | 1,362 | — | 2/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Northam — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Durack — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6560 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wundowie profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 16% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,281 people to 1,372. It sits about 52 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Northam council, and the federal seat is Durack.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wundowie vs Bakers Hill · Wundowie vs Chidlow.
Nearby guides: Bakers Hill · Chidlow · Gidgegannup · Mount Helena · Stoneville · Toodyay.
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