Atwell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,287
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Atwell.
The postcode for Atwell is 6164 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Atwell (6164) sits in the Cockburn region of Western Australia.
Atwell has roughly 9,287 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Atwell scores 0/100 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Atwell's population at 9,287, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,287
Median age
35
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
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)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
9,287
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Atwell.
Local schools for Atwell
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Government School Catchment
Atwell College
Harmony Primary School
Atwell Primary School
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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 Atwell.
- What is the Atwell postcode?
- Atwell is in the 6164 postcode, in WA, in the City of Cockburn region.
- Where is Atwell?
- Atwell is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6164. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Cockburn region.
- What is the average rent in Atwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Atwell?
- There are 20 schools serving Atwell on this page, including Atwell College, Harmony Primary School, Atwell Primary School.
- How walkable is Atwell?
- Atwell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Atwell?
- Atwell is close to Success, Aubin Grove, Banjup, Hammond Park, Cockburn Central.
- What is the population of Atwell?
- The population of Atwell is approximately 9,287 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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