Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Whitby
Whitby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,005
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Whitby.
Whitby (6123) sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region of Western Australia.
Whitby has roughly 1,005 residents, with a young, transient 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.
Whitby 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whitby's population at 1,005, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,005
Median age
28
Family households
86%
Lone person
14%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
1,005
Median age: 28
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whitby.
Local schools for Whitby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mundijong Primary School
Beenyup Primary School
Woodland Grove Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Whitby.
- What is the Whitby postcode?
- Whitby is in the 6123 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- What is the average rent in Whitby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Whitby?
- There are 13 schools serving Whitby on this page, including Mundijong Primary School, Court Grammar School, Beenyup Primary School.
- How walkable is Whitby?
- Whitby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Whitby?
- Whitby is close to Mundijong, Cardup, Mardella, Karrakup, Byford.
- What is the population of Whitby?
- Whitby has approximately 1,005 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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