Girrawheen at a glance
Median house
$520,000
Median unit
$420,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
8,897
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Girrawheen.
The postcode for Girrawheen is 6064 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Girrawheen is $520,000.
Girrawheen (6064) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia. The median house here is $520,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Girrawheen has roughly 8,897 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Girrawheen scores 4/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Girrawheen's population at 8,897, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,897
Median age
36
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $520,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $420,000, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $104,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Girrawheen on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$520,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $420,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$293/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$520,000
$420,000
8,897
Median age: 36
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.00% (median rent $300/wk against a $520,000 price tag). Units yield 3.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.00%
Based on $520,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.63%
Based on $420,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
4
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 Girrawheen.
Local schools for Girrawheen
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Government School Catchment
Hudson Park Primary School
Girrawheen Senior High School
Roseworth Education Support Centre
© 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 Girrawheen.
- What is the median house price in Girrawheen?
- The median house price in Girrawheen, WA 6064 is $520,000. The median unit price is $420,000.
- What is the Girrawheen postcode?
- Girrawheen is in the 6064 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Girrawheen?
- Girrawheen is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6064. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Girrawheen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $293.
- What schools are in Girrawheen?
- There are 20 schools serving Girrawheen on this page, including Hudson Park Primary School, Girrawheen Senior High School, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School.
- How walkable is Girrawheen?
- Girrawheen has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Girrawheen?
- Girrawheen is close to Marangaroo, Balga, Koondoola, Warwick, Hamersley.
- What is the population of Girrawheen?
- The population of Girrawheen is approximately 8,897 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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