City of Stirling
Gwelup Dc
Gwelup Dc at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
42.3k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Gwelup Dc.
Gwelup Dc (6018) sits in the Stirling region of Western Australia.
Gwelup Dc has roughly 42,250 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gwelup Dc scores 6/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gwelup Dc's population at 42,250, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
42,250
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
42,250
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gwelup Dc.
Local schools for Gwelup Dc
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lake Gwelup Primary School
West Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta Senior High 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 Gwelup Dc.
- What is the Gwelup Dc postcode?
- Gwelup Dc is in the 6018 postcode, in WA, in the City of Stirling region.
- What is the average rent in Gwelup Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Gwelup Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Gwelup Dc on this page, including Lake Gwelup Primary School, West Balcatta Primary School, Balcatta Senior High School.
- How walkable is Gwelup Dc?
- Gwelup Dc has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gwelup Dc?
- Gwelup Dc is close to Gwelup, Stirling, Innaloo, Innaloo, Balcatta.
- What is the population of Gwelup Dc?
- Gwelup Dc has approximately 42,250 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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