Attadale
Household income in the 92.5th percentile nationally sits behind a median house price of just $592,000 here, an unusual pairing that makes this riverside Perth suburb affordable relative to the wealth of its residents. The detached-house character is strong: 75.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 50.7% carry four or more bedrooms, so the typical home is a large family house rather than an apartment, which make up only 4.5% of stock. University qualifications reach 49.8%, which is 19.7 points above the national figure, and the median age of 43 runs 3.0 years older than national, pointing to an established, family-owning population with low turnover of 22.0%.
Population
6,638
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,521/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$592K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $592,000 median house price is modest against a household income in the 92.5th percentile, so buyers here trade up in space rather than competing on price. That affordability shows in the stress numbers: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock favours families because 50.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 36.0% have three, while two-bedroom homes are only 12.5%. Separate houses dominate at 75.1% with apartments at just 4.5%, so a small-footprint or low-maintenance buyer has very little to choose from. Outright owners at 46.5% outnumber mortgage holders at 35.2%, a sign that much of the housing is held by long-settled, debt-free families rather than recent purchasers, which keeps detached supply tight.
For Buyers
The $592,000 median house price is modest against a household income in the 92.5th percentile, so buyers here trade up in space rather than competing on price. That affordability shows in the stress numbers: monthly mortgage repayments average $2,600 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock favours families because 50.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and another 36.0% have three, while two-bedroom homes are only 12.5%. Separate houses dominate at 75.1% with apartments at just 4.5%, so a small-footprint or low-maintenance buyer has very little to choose from. Outright owners at 46.5% outnumber mortgage holders at 35.2%, a sign that much of the housing is held by long-settled, debt-free families rather than recent purchasers, which keeps detached supply tight.
For Investors
A renter share of only 18.3% gives investors a shallow tenant pool, the lowest-churn end of the market, since 46.5% of homes are owned outright and another 35.2% sit under a mortgage. Weekly rent of $425 against the $592,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.7%, higher than most premium Perth suburbs because the entry price is comparatively low. The vacancy rate of 7.5% is elevated, which signals that the thin rental segment can sit empty between tenants, a risk for cash flow. Development activity is effectively nil with zero applications recorded over 12 months, so there is no new supply to compete with and no value-add pipeline. With turnover at 22.0% and 78.0% of residents staying put, the case rests on a stable owner-occupier suburb where rental opportunities are scarce and best suited to buy-and-hold rather than yield maximisation.
Schools in Attadale iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Attadale Primary School
K-6 · 440 students
Santa Maria College
5-12 · 1334 students
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School
PP-6 · 513 students
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, and the household profile is family-centred: average household size is 2.6, slightly above national, and couples with children total 2,407 against 1,353 couples without children. University qualifications reach 49.8%, which is 19.7 points above national, among the more educated suburbs in Perth. Overseas-born residents make up 27.9%, 6.3 points above national, though the mix is European-leaning rather than recent-migrant: ancestry is led by English (2,749), Irish (785), Scottish (765) and Italian (719). The top non-English languages are Italian (48 speakers), Mandarin (34) and French (23), small numbers that confirm an Anglo-Celtic and Southern European base. Christianity dominates religion at 3,746 residents, with Buddhism a distant second at 80.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.1%
Houses
20.4%
Townhouse
4.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts heavily toward ownership: 46.5% own outright, 35.2% carry a mortgage and only 18.3% rent. Outright owners outnumbering mortgage holders points to long-held, debt-free wealth rather than a churn of recent buyers. The stock is 75.1% separate houses and 20.4% semi-detached, leaving apartments at just 4.5%, so the suburb is built for families on land rather than density. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 50.7% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes 36.0%, while two-bedroom dwellings are only 12.5%. The median house price of $592,000 is low relative to household incomes in the 92.5th percentile, which keeps mortgage-to-income at a comfortable 23.8% and rent-to-income at 16.9%, both below the 30% stress line. That affordability for a high-income population explains the very low 18.3% renter share.
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$425
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,066
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
194
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.6%
Couples, no children
5,492
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in stable, high-skill sectors: Healthcare leads at 16.7% (413 workers), Professional/Tech follows at 13.9% (343) and Education at 12.2% (301), with Construction at 8.6% and Mining at 8.2%, the last reflecting Western Australia's resource economy. By occupation, Professionals (1,089) and Managers (651) dominate, consistent with the 49.8% university qualification rate that runs 19.7 points above national. Unemployment is low at 3.6% and the full-time employment rate is 59.9%. Participation reads 61.9%, held down because the older median age of 43 leaves 1,735 residents not in the labour force. The combination of professional and managerial work with a Healthcare and Education backbone gives the local economy more recession resistance than a single-industry suburb, since these sectors employ steadily through cycles.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.9%
Part-time
36.5%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
3,204
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.8%
Postgraduate
12.1%
Born Overseas
27.9%
Dwellings
2,378
Transport to Work
Daily life is heavily car-based: 87.0% of commuters drive, while only 5.4% use public transport and 2.9% walk or cycle, a higher car reliance than the national average that reflects the low-density, riverside layout. The affordability picture supports comfort, since mortgage-to-income sits at 23.8% and rent-to-income at 16.9%, both below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 92.5th percentile. Community engagement is strong, with a volunteering rate of 23.8% and only 3.8% of residents (244 people) needing daily assistance despite the older median age of 43. No schools are recorded inside the 3.11 square kilometre boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for a detached, low-density family area where 50.7% of homes have four or more bedrooms.
Drive
87.0%
Public Transport
5.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Attadale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Attadale a good suburb to live in?
Attadale pairs household income in the 92.5th percentile with a comparatively low $592,000 median house price, so it offers space and affordability for a high-income area. University qualifications reach 49.8%, which is 19.7 points above national, and only 3.8% of residents need daily assistance. The main trade-off is car reliance, with 87.0% of commuters driving.
What is the median house price in Attadale?
The median house price is $592,000, low relative to household incomes in the 92.5th percentile nationally. Weekly rent averages $425 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,600, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Attadale?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.11 square kilometre Attadale boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is highly educated, with university qualifications at 49.8%, which is 19.7 points above the national figure.
Is Attadale safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Attadale in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 3.8% of the 6,638 residents need daily assistance and 78.0% stay in the same home year to year, a low-turnover stability pattern typical of established, lower-disadvantage areas.
Is Attadale good for property investment?
Rent of $425 a week against the $592,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.7%, higher than most premium Perth suburbs. But the renter share is only 18.3% and vacancy runs at 7.5%, so the tenant pool is shallow. With zero development applications in 12 months, it suits buy-and-hold over yield maximisation.
How is Attadale's population changing?
Attadale is a low-turnover, established suburb: 78.0% of residents stayed in the same home and turnover was just 22.0%. The population of 6,638 sits at a density of 2,132 per square kilometre, and with zero development applications in 12 months, the dwelling count is not expanding.
What languages are spoken in Attadale?
About 27.9% of residents were born overseas, 6.3 points above the national figure, with a European-leaning mix. English is dominant, while the most common non-English languages are Italian (48 speakers), Mandarin (34), French (23) and Cantonese (22), reflecting an Anglo-Celtic and Southern European base.
What kind of housing does Attadale have?
Attadale is detached-house dominant: 75.1% of dwellings are separate houses and only 4.5% are apartments. Half the stock, 50.7%, has four or more bedrooms and another 36.0% has three, so it is built for families. Owners outright at 46.5% outnumber mortgage holders at 35.2%.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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