Roleystone at a glance
Median house
$794,425
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,848
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Roleystone.
The postcode for Roleystone is 6111 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Roleystone is $794,425.
Roleystone (6111) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia. The median house here is $794,425, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Roleystone has roughly 6,848 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.
Roleystone scores 0/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Roleystone's population at 6,848, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,848
Median age
44
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $794,425 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $159,000. 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
$794,425
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$794,425
$257,760
6,848
Median age: 44
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.93% (median rent $295/wk against a $794,425 price tag). Units yield 7.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (6%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.93%
Based on $794,425 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.06%
Based on $257,760 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 202692%
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Roleystone.
Local schools for Roleystone
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Government School Catchment
Roleystone Community College
Kelmscott Primary School
Armadale 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 Roleystone.
- What is the median house price in Roleystone?
- The median house price in Roleystone, WA 6111 is $794,425. The median unit price is $257,760.
- What is the Roleystone postcode?
- Roleystone is in the 6111 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- Where is Roleystone?
- Roleystone is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6111. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Roleystone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Roleystone?
- There are 20 schools serving Roleystone on this page, including Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Roleystone Community College, Kelmscott Primary School.
- How walkable is Roleystone?
- Roleystone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Roleystone?
- Roleystone is close to Bedfordale, Mount Nasura, Kelmscott, Kelmscott, Kelmscott Dc.
- What is the population of Roleystone?
- The population of Roleystone is approximately 6,848 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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