Shire of Mundaring
Caversham
Caversham at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,419
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Caversham.
Caversham (6055) sits in the Mundaring region of Western Australia.
Caversham has roughly 7,419 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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What it’s like to live here.
Caversham scores 2/100 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, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caversham's population at 7,419, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,419
Median age
33
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
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)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
7,419
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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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 Caversham.
Local schools for Caversham
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Government School Catchment
Caversham Valley Primary School
Caversham Primary School
Governor Stirling Senior High 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 Caversham.
- What is the Caversham postcode?
- Caversham is in the 6055 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Mundaring region.
- What is the average rent in Caversham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Caversham?
- There are 20 schools serving Caversham on this page, including Caversham Valley Primary School, Caversham Primary School, Governor Stirling Senior High School.
- How walkable is Caversham?
- Caversham has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Caversham?
- Caversham is close to Viveash, Dayton, Woodbridge, Lockridge, Guildford.
- What is the population of Caversham?
- Caversham has approximately 7,419 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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