City of Kalamunda
Kelmscott
Kelmscott at a glance
Median house
$330,000
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Kelmscott.
Kelmscott (6111) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia. The median house here is $330,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Kelmscott has roughly 10,575 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Kelmscott on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$330,000
$257,760
10,575
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.65% (median rent $295/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 5.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.65%
Based on $330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.85%
Based on $257,760 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 202671%
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.
The 2021 Census put Kelmscott's population at 10,575, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,575
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kelmscott scores 24/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
24
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kelmscott.
Local schools for Kelmscott
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kelmscott Primary School
Kelmscott Senior High School
Clifton Hills 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 Kelmscott.
- What is the median house price in Kelmscott?
- The median house price in Kelmscott, WA 6111 is $330,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kelmscott postcode?
- Kelmscott is in the 6111 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Kelmscott?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Kelmscott?
- There are 20 schools serving Kelmscott on this page, including Kelmscott Primary School, Kelmscott Senior High School, Clifton Hills Primary School.
- How walkable is Kelmscott?
- Kelmscott has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kelmscott?
- Kelmscott is close to Kelmscott, Westfield, Camillo, Kelmscott Dc, Champion Lakes.
- What is the population of Kelmscott?
- Kelmscott has approximately 10,575 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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