Willetton at a glance
Median house
$1,100,000
Median unit
$681,500
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
19.3k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Willetton.
The postcode for Willetton is 6155 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Willetton is $1,100,000.
Willetton (6155) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,100,000, well above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Willetton has roughly 19,262 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Willetton scores 18/100 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, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willetton's population at 19,262, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
19,262
Median age
40
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,100,000 on a typical sale, well above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $681,500, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit well above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,100,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $681,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$1,100,000
$681,500
19,262
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.99% (median rent $420/wk against a $1,100,000 price tag). Units yield 3.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.99%
Based on $1,100,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.05%
Based on $681,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Willetton.
Local schools for Willetton
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Government School Catchment
Rostrata Primary School
Willetton Primary School
Burrendah 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 Willetton.
- What is the median house price in Willetton?
- The median house price in Willetton, WA 6155 is $1,100,000. The median unit price is $681,500.
- What is the Willetton postcode?
- Willetton is in the 6155 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Willetton?
- Willetton is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6155. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Willetton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Willetton?
- There are 20 schools serving Willetton on this page, including Orana Catholic Primary School, Rostrata Primary School, Willetton Primary School.
- How walkable is Willetton?
- Willetton has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Willetton?
- Willetton is close to Riverton, Parkwood, Shelley, Rossmoyne, Canning Vale Dc.
- What is the population of Willetton?
- The population of Willetton is approximately 19,262 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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