Kewdale at a glance
Median house
$718,000
Median unit
$422,500
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
7,397
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Kewdale.
The postcode for Kewdale is 6105 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Kewdale is $718,000.
Kewdale (6105) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia. The median house here is $718,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Kewdale has roughly 7,397 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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What it’s like to live here.
Kewdale scores 8/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kewdale's population at 7,397, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,397
Median age
36
Family households
65%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $718,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $422,500, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $144,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$718,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $422,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$718,000
$422,500
7,397
Median age: 36
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.46% (median rent $340/wk against a $718,000 price tag). Units yield 4.31% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.46%
Based on $718,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.31%
Based on $422,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kewdale.
Local schools for Kewdale
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Government School Catchment
Kewdale Primary School
Queens Park Primary School
Wattle Grove 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 Kewdale.
- What is the median house price in Kewdale?
- The median house price in Kewdale, WA 6105 is $718,000. The median unit price is $422,500.
- What is the Kewdale postcode?
- Kewdale is in the 6105 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- Where is Kewdale?
- Kewdale is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6105. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Kewdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Kewdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Kewdale on this page, including Kewdale Primary School, Australian Islamic College (Kewdale), Queens Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Kewdale?
- Kewdale has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kewdale?
- Kewdale is close to Perth Airport, Welshpool, Welshpool Dc, Cloverdale, East Cannington.
- What is the population of Kewdale?
- The population of Kewdale is approximately 7,397 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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