City of Gosnells
Southern River
Southern River at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
12.9k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Southern River.
Southern River (6110) sits in the Gosnells region of Western Australia.
Southern River has roughly 12,852 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Southern River scores 2/100 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, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Southern River's population at 12,852, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,852
Median age
33
Family households
87%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
12,852
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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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 Southern River.
Local schools for Southern River
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Government School Catchment
Southern Grove Primary School
Yarralinka Primary School
Bletchley Park 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 Southern River.
- What is the Southern River postcode?
- Southern River is in the 6110 postcode, in WA, in the City of Gosnells region.
- What is the average rent in Southern River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Southern River?
- There are 20 schools serving Southern River on this page, including Southern Grove Primary School, Yarralinka Primary School, Bletchley Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Southern River?
- Southern River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Southern River?
- Southern River is close to Huntingdale, Champion Lakes, Harrisdale, Gosnells, Canning Vale South.
- What is the population of Southern River?
- Southern River has approximately 12,852 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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