Ferndale at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
4,457
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Ferndale.
The postcode for Ferndale is 6148 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Ferndale (6148) sits in the Canning region of Western Australia.
Ferndale has roughly 4,457 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ferndale scores 22/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferndale's population at 4,457, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,457
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
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)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$314/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
4,457
Median age: 41
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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
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Government School Catchment
Bannister Creek Primary School
Lynwood Senior High School
Brookman 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 Ferndale.
- What is the Ferndale postcode?
- Ferndale is in the 6148 postcode, in WA, in the City of Canning region.
- Where is Ferndale?
- Ferndale is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6148. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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?
- The population of Ferndale is approximately 4,457 (2021 Census). 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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