City of Canning
Ferndale
Ferndale at a glance
Median house
$374,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
4,457
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Ferndale.
Ferndale is a suburb in Western Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$374,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$314/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$374,000
Sales data pending
$316,800
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,457
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.21%
Based on $374,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.15%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,457
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
22
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 Ferndale.
Local schools for Ferndale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bannister Creek Primary School
Lynwood Senior High School
Brookman 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 Ferndale.
- What is the median house price in Ferndale?
- The median house price in Ferndale, WA 6148 is $374,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ferndale postcode?
- Ferndale is in the 6148 postcode, in WA, in the City of Canning region.
- What is the average rent in Ferndale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $314.
- What schools are in Ferndale?
- There are 20 schools serving Ferndale on this page, including Fountain College, Bannister Creek Primary School, Lynwood Senior High School.
- How walkable is Ferndale?
- Ferndale has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ferndale?
- Ferndale is close to Lynwood, Cannington, Cannington, Cannington, Wilson.
- What is the population of Ferndale?
- Ferndale has approximately 4,457 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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