Henderson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
36
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Henderson.
The postcode for Henderson is 6166 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Henderson (6166) sits in the Cockburn region of Western Australia.
Henderson has roughly 36 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Henderson scores 0/100 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 13 government primary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Henderson's population at 36, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters (25% own, 92% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 58% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
36
Median age
43
Family households
67%
Lone person
58%
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)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
25%
Renter occupied
92%
At a deeper level
36
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Henderson.
Local schools for Henderson
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Government School Catchment
Coogee Primary School
South Coogee Primary School
Newton Primary 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 Henderson.
- What is the Henderson postcode?
- Henderson is in the 6166 postcode, in WA, in the City of Cockburn region.
- Where is Henderson?
- Henderson is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6166. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Cockburn region.
- What is the average rent in Henderson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Henderson?
- There are 20 schools serving Henderson on this page, including Coogee Primary School, South Coogee Primary School, St Jerome's Primary School.
- How walkable is Henderson?
- Henderson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Henderson?
- Henderson is close to Lake Coogee, Munster, Beeliar, Coogee, Yangebup.
- What is the population of Henderson?
- The population of Henderson is approximately 36 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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