City of Armadale
Kelmscott
Kelmscott at a glance
Population
10.6k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Kelmscott.
Kelmscott (6991) sits in the Armadale region of Western Australia.
Kelmscott has roughly 10,575 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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.
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
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
10,575
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
WA Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Armadale, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
12,668
total offences in 2025-26 across the Armadale LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
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
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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 Kelmscott.
- What is the Kelmscott postcode?
- Kelmscott is in the 6991 postcode, in WA, in the City of Armadale region.
- What is the average rent in Kelmscott?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, 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.
- 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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