Gwelup at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
5,391
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Gwelup.
The postcode for Gwelup is 6018 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Gwelup (6018) sits in the Stirling region of Western Australia.
Gwelup has roughly 5,391 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gwelup scores 8/100 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 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gwelup's population at 5,391, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,391
Median age
42
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
5,391
Median age: 42
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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
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Government School Catchment
Lake Gwelup Primary School
West Balcatta Primary School
Balcatta Senior High 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 Gwelup.
- What is the Gwelup postcode?
- Gwelup is in the 6018 postcode, in WA, in the City of Stirling region.
- Where is Gwelup?
- Gwelup is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6018. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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?
- The population of Gwelup is approximately 5,391 (2021 Census). 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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