City of Kalamunda
Herne Hill
Herne Hill at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,542
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Herne Hill.
Herne Hill (6056) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia.
Herne Hill has roughly 1,542 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Herne Hill 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 13 government primary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herne Hill's population at 1,542, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,542
Median age
46
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
1,542
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
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65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Herne Hill.
Local schools for Herne Hill
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Government School Catchment
Herne Hill Primary School
Maarakool Primary School
Brabham 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 Herne Hill.
- What is the Herne Hill postcode?
- Herne Hill is in the 6056 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Herne Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Herne Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Herne Hill on this page, including Herne Hill Primary School, Swan Christian College, Maarakool Primary School.
- How walkable is Herne Hill?
- Herne Hill has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Herne Hill?
- Herne Hill is close to Millendon, West Swan, Brabham, Baskerville, Middle Swan.
- What is the population of Herne Hill?
- Herne Hill has approximately 1,542 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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