Attadale at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
6,638
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Attadale.
The postcode for Attadale is 6156 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Attadale (6156) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Attadale has roughly 6,638 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Attadale scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Attadale's population at 6,638, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,638
Median age
43
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
6,638
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Attadale.
Local schools for Attadale
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Government School Catchment
Attadale Primary School
Bicton Primary School
Melville Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Attadale.
- What is the Attadale postcode?
- Attadale is in the 6156 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Attadale?
- Attadale is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6156. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Attadale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Attadale?
- There are 20 schools serving Attadale on this page, including Attadale Primary School, Mel Maria Catholic Primary School, Santa Maria College.
- How walkable is Attadale?
- Attadale has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Attadale?
- Attadale is close to Bicton, Melville, Alfred Cove, Myaree, Palmyra.
- What is the population of Attadale?
- The population of Attadale is approximately 6,638 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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