City of Stirling
Gwelup
Gwelup at a glance
Median house
$572,000
Median unit
$348,480
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,391
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Gwelup.
Gwelup is a suburb in Western Australia.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$572,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $348,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
$572,000
$348,480
5,391
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.64%
Based on $572,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20268.95%
Based on $348,480 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 202683%
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
5,391
Median age
42
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gwelup.
Local schools for Gwelup
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.
- What is the median house price in Gwelup?
- The median house price in Gwelup, WA 6018 is $572,000. The median unit price is $348,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Gwelup postcode?
- Gwelup is in the 6018 postcode, in WA, in the City of Stirling region.
- What is the average rent in Gwelup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Gwelup?
- There are 20 schools serving Gwelup on this page, including Lake Gwelup Primary School, West Balcatta Primary School, Balcatta Senior High School.
- How walkable is Gwelup?
- Gwelup has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gwelup?
- Gwelup is close to Gwelup Dc, Balcatta, Stirling, Karrinyup, Hamersley.
- What is the population of Gwelup?
- Gwelup has approximately 5,391 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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