City of Wanneroo
Edgewater
Edgewater at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,657
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Edgewater.
Edgewater (6027) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Edgewater has roughly 4,657 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.
Edgewater scores 8/100 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Edgewater's population at 4,657, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. 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 (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,657
Median age
41
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
4,657
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Edgewater.
Local schools for Edgewater
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Government School Catchment
Edgewater Primary School
Eddystone Primary School
Belridge Secondary College
© 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 Edgewater.
- What is the Edgewater postcode?
- Edgewater is in the 6027 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Edgewater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Edgewater?
- There are 20 schools serving Edgewater on this page, including Edgewater Primary School, Mater Dei College, Eddystone Primary School.
- How walkable is Edgewater?
- Edgewater has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Edgewater?
- Edgewater is close to Beldon, Heathridge, Wanneroo, Craigie, Connolly.
- What is the population of Edgewater?
- Edgewater has approximately 4,657 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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