Shire of Mundaring
Bushmead
Bushmead at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
677
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Bushmead.
Bushmead (6055) sits in the Mundaring region of Western Australia.
Bushmead has roughly 677 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
2%
At a deeper level
677
Median age: 32
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bushmead's population at 677, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 2% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
677
Median age
32
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bushmead scores 12/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bushmead.
Local schools for Bushmead
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Government School Catchment
Helena Valley Primary School
Clayton View Primary School
Maida Vale 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 Bushmead.
- What is the Bushmead postcode?
- Bushmead is in the 6055 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Mundaring region.
- What is the average rent in Bushmead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Bushmead?
- There are 20 schools serving Bushmead on this page, including Helena Valley Primary School, Clayton View Primary School, Maida Vale Primary School.
- How walkable is Bushmead?
- Bushmead has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bushmead?
- Bushmead is close to Helena Valley, Hazelmere, Koongamia, High Wycombe, Bellevue.
- What is the population of Bushmead?
- Bushmead has approximately 677 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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