Herdsman at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,507
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Herdsman.
The postcode for Herdsman is 6017 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Herdsman (6017) sits in the Vincent region of Western Australia.
Herdsman has roughly 4,507 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Herdsman 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herdsman's population at 4,507, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
4,507
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,507
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Herdsman.
Local schools for Herdsman
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Government School Catchment
Churchlands Primary School
Churchlands Senior High School
Lake Monger Primary 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 Herdsman.
- What is the Herdsman postcode?
- Herdsman is in the 6017 postcode, in WA, in the City of Vincent region.
- Where is Herdsman?
- Herdsman is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6017. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Vincent region.
- What is the average rent in Herdsman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Herdsman?
- There are 20 schools serving Herdsman on this page, including Churchlands Primary School, Chrysalis Montessori School, Churchlands Senior High School.
- How walkable is Herdsman?
- Herdsman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Herdsman?
- Herdsman is close to Churchlands, Glendalough, Woodlands, Osborne Park, Floreat.
- What is the population of Herdsman?
- The population of Herdsman is approximately 4,507 (2021 Census). 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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