Bateman at a glance
Median house
$1,097,500
Median unit
$747,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,832
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Bateman.
The postcode for Bateman is 6150 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Bateman is $1,097,500.
Bateman (6150) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,097,500, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Bateman has roughly 3,832 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bateman 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, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bateman's population at 3,832, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,832
Median age
41
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,097,500 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $747,500, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,097,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $747,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$1,097,500
$747,500
3,832
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,097,500 price tag). Units yield 2.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.18%
Based on $1,097,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.92%
Based on $747,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 Bateman.
Local schools for Bateman
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bateman Primary School
Winthrop Primary School
Bull Creek 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 Bateman.
- What is the median house price in Bateman?
- The median house price in Bateman, WA 6150 is $1,097,500. The median unit price is $747,500.
- What is the Bateman postcode?
- Bateman is in the 6150 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Bateman?
- Bateman is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6150. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Bateman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Bateman?
- There are 20 schools serving Bateman on this page, including Corpus Christi College, Bateman Primary School, Winthrop Primary School.
- How walkable is Bateman?
- Bateman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bateman?
- Bateman is close to Murdoch, Winthrop, Brentwood, Bull Creek, Booragoon.
- What is the population of Bateman?
- The population of Bateman is approximately 3,832 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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