City of Joondalup
Watermans Bay
Watermans Bay at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,369
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Watermans Bay.
Watermans Bay (6020) sits in the Joondalup region of Western Australia.
Watermans Bay has roughly 1,369 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Watermans Bay scores 4/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watermans Bay's population at 1,369, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,369
Median age
49
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
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)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
1,369
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
WA Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Joondalup, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
9,820
total offences in 2025-26 across the Joondalup LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Watermans Bay.
Local schools for Watermans Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Marmion Primary School
North Beach Primary School
Carine 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 Watermans Bay.
- What is the Watermans Bay postcode?
- Watermans Bay is in the 6020 postcode, in WA, in the City of Joondalup region.
- What is the average rent in Watermans Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Watermans Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Watermans Bay on this page, including Marmion Primary School, North Beach Primary School, Our Lady of Grace School.
- How walkable is Watermans Bay?
- Watermans Bay has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Watermans Bay?
- Watermans Bay is close to Marmion, North Beach, Carine, Sorrento, Trigg.
- What is the population of Watermans Bay?
- Watermans Bay has approximately 1,369 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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