West Toodyay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
497
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about West Toodyay.
The postcode for West Toodyay is 6566 (WA).
West Toodyay (6566) sits in the Toodyay region of Western Australia.
West Toodyay has roughly 497 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
West Toodyay 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Toodyay's population at 497, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
497
Median age
54
Family households
78%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
497
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Toodyay.
Local schools for West Toodyay
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Government School Catchment
Toodyay District High School
Bakers Hill Primary School
Wundowie 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 West Toodyay.
- What is the West Toodyay postcode?
- West Toodyay is in the 6566 postcode, in WA, in the Toodyay region.
- Where is West Toodyay?
- West Toodyay is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6566, in the Toodyay region.
- What is the average rent in West Toodyay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in West Toodyay?
- There are 16 schools serving West Toodyay on this page, including Toodyay District High School, Bakers Hill Primary School, Wundowie Primary School.
- How walkable is West Toodyay?
- West Toodyay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West Toodyay?
- West Toodyay is close to Toodyay, Coondle, Julimar, Dumbarton, Nunile.
- What is the population of West Toodyay?
- The population of West Toodyay is approximately 497 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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