Wandina at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,375
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Wandina.
The postcode for Wandina is 6530 (WA).
Wandina (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia.
Wandina has roughly 4,375 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Wandina 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wandina's population at 4,375, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,375
Median age
34
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
4,375
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wandina.
Local schools for Wandina
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Government School Catchment
Wandina Primary School
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Champion Bay Senior High School
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Frequently asked
About Wandina.
- What is the Wandina postcode?
- Wandina is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Wandina?
- Wandina is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Wandina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Wandina?
- There are 18 schools serving Wandina on this page, including Wandina Primary School, Mount Tarcoola Primary School, Champion Bay Senior High School.
- How walkable is Wandina?
- Wandina has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wandina?
- Wandina is close to Tarcoola Beach, Karloo, Mount Tarcoola, Mahomets Flats, Rangeway.
- What is the population of Wandina?
- The population of Wandina is approximately 4,375 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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