City of Nedlands
Nedlands
Nedlands at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Nedlands.
Nedlands (6907) sits in the Nedlands region of Western Australia.
Nedlands has roughly 10,561 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nedlands scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nedlands's population at 10,561, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,561
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
10,561
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
46
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nedlands.
Local schools for Nedlands
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Government School Catchment
Nedlands Primary School
Hollywood Primary School
Dalkeith 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 Nedlands.
- What is the Nedlands postcode?
- Nedlands is in the 6907 postcode, in WA, in the City of Nedlands region.
- What is the average rent in Nedlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Nedlands?
- There are 20 schools serving Nedlands on this page, including Nedlands Primary School, Hollywood Primary School, St Thomas' Primary School.
- How walkable is Nedlands?
- Nedlands has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nedlands?
- Nedlands is close to Nedlands, Nedlands, Crawley, Broadway Nedlands, Nedlands Dc.
- What is the population of Nedlands?
- Nedlands has approximately 10,561 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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