Wattleup at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
443
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Wattleup.
The postcode for Wattleup is 6166 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Wattleup (6166) sits in the Cockburn region of Western Australia.
Wattleup has roughly 443 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Wattleup 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wattleup's population at 443, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
443
Median age
50
Family households
72%
Lone person
30%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
443
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wattleup.
Local schools for Wattleup
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Government School Catchment
Jilbup Primary School
Hammond Park Primary School
Hammond Park Secondary College
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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 Wattleup.
- What is the Wattleup postcode?
- Wattleup is in the 6166 postcode, in WA, in the City of Cockburn region.
- Where is Wattleup?
- Wattleup is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6166. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Cockburn region.
- What is the average rent in Wattleup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Wattleup?
- There are 20 schools serving Wattleup on this page, including Jilbup Primary School, Hammond Park Primary School, Hammond Park Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Wattleup?
- Wattleup has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Wattleup?
- Wattleup is close to Hope Valley, Munster, Naval Base, Mandogalup, Henderson.
- What is the population of Wattleup?
- The population of Wattleup is approximately 443 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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