Wandi
Population growth of 196.3% over 10 years puts Wandi among WA's fastest-expanding suburbs, yet the median house price of $519,000 remains well below the state capital average, making it one of Perth's more affordable growth corridors. Household income sits in the 89.7th percentile nationally, driven by a workforce concentrated in Healthcare, Mining and Construction. At 4,324 residents across 12.42 km2, the suburb is still building out, with 97.3% of dwellings being separate houses and the mortgage belt identity firmly in place: 64.9% of households carry a mortgage. The median resident age is 32, which is 8 years below the national figure.
Population
4,324
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,373/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$519K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $519,000, the median house price is accessible compared to broader Perth metro markets, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.0% falls comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Wandi one of the more financially manageable buying options in Perth's south. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 97.3%, with 60.6% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting the family orientation of the suburb. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,056. Only 15.3% of households own outright, while 64.9% carry mortgages, a high mortgage proportion that reflects the suburb's recent development timeline rather than financial strain, given that rent-to-income sits at just 17.3%.
For Buyers
At $519,000, the median house price is accessible compared to broader Perth metro markets, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.0% falls comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, making Wandi one of the more financially manageable buying options in Perth's south. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 97.3%, with 60.6% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting the family orientation of the suburb. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,056. Only 15.3% of households own outright, while 64.9% carry mortgages, a high mortgage proportion that reflects the suburb's recent development timeline rather than financial strain, given that rent-to-income sits at just 17.3%.
For Investors
Wandi's rental profile is moderate: 19.8% of households rent at $410 per week, giving a gross yield of approximately 4.1% against the $519,000 median, higher than many comparable Perth suburbs. The vacancy rate of 4.4% is elevated compared to tight rental markets, suggesting supply has kept pace with demand as the suburb fills out. Population growth averaged 584 persons per year annually and is driven primarily by internal migration averaging 731 net arrivals per year, supplemented by 126 net overseas arrivals, providing a durable demand base. The forecast medium scenario projects the broader SA2 reaching 15,889 residents by 2031, which supports continued rental absorption as infrastructure matures.
Schools in Wandi iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Honeywood Primary School
K-6 · 678 students
Demographics
The median age of 32 sits 8 years below the national figure, a product of the suburb's rapid expansion attracting young families. Overseas-born residents account for 37.4% of the population, which is 15.8 percentage points above the national average, indicating strong migrant uptake of new housing stock. English ancestry leads at 1,553 residents, followed by Scottish (348) and Irish (281). Non-English languages include Punjabi (37 speakers), Mandarin (36) and Hindi (25), reflecting South and East Asian migration. The average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure. The family composition leans strongly toward couples with children at 2,050 families, while couples with no children number 806.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.3%
Houses
2.4%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses dominate at 97.3%, with apartment stock at just 0.3% and semi-detached at 2.4%, making Wandi almost entirely a detached family housing market. The 4-plus bedroom dwelling share of 60.6% is high, consistent with newer estate construction targeting growing families. Tenure is shaped by recency: 64.9% carry mortgages, 19.8% rent and only 15.3% own outright, all typical of a suburb that has grown by 196.3% in 10 years. The median house price of $519,000 is supported by weekly rents of $410, and mortgage stress is not widespread because the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.0% sits well below the 30% stress threshold for the household income base.
Mortgage / mo
$2,056
Rent / wk
$410
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,119
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
68
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.4%
Couples, no children
3,771
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare employs the largest share of local workers at 18.1% (324 people), followed by Education at 11.5% (205) and Construction at 10.0% (179). Mining accounts for 8.4% (151 workers), reflecting Wandi's proximity to Perth's southern industrial corridor. By occupation, Professionals lead at 577 workers, then Clerical/Admin at 389 and Managers at 290. University qualifications reach 37.1%, which is 7.0 percentage points above the national average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% against a participation rate of 74.2%. Real income grew 26.5% over the decade. SEIFA scores place Wandi in the 8th decile on IRSD and 7th on IRSAD, both above average nationally.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
4,784
Unemployed
114
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.4%
Part-time
29.4%
Participation
74.2%
Employed
2,305
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.1%
Postgraduate
7.7%
Born Overseas
37.4%
Dwellings
1,488
Transport to Work
Transport in Wandi is car-dependent: 88.5% of residents commute by car and only 5.0% use public transport, compared to higher transit usage in inner Perth. Walking and cycling account for just 0.9% of commutes. Crime data is not available for Wandi in this dataset. The suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD and decile 7 on IRSAD, placing it above the national median on both disadvantage measures. The rent-to-income ratio of 17.3% indicates comfortable affordability for renters. Volunteering participation sits at 13.2%. The need-for-assistance rate is 2.3% (98 residents), low relative to the population, consistent with the young median age of 32.
Drive
88.5%
Public Transport
5.0%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+4.31%/yr
(+584 people/yr)
High GrowthPopulation grew 196.3% over 10 years, classifying Wandi as high-growth. Annual trend growth of 4.31% adds approximately 584 persons per year, driven primarily by internal migration at a net 731 arrivals annually, with overseas migration contributing a further 126. The medium forecast projects the broader SA2 population rising from around 13,547 in 2025 to 15,889 by 2031. Gentrification is categorised as new development rather than a displacement dynamic, reflecting greenfield estate expansion rather than incumbent displacement. Affordability improved from 54.0% in 2011 to 38.2% in 2021, and real income growth of 26.5% over the decade shows that buyer capacity has broadly kept pace with price appreciation.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+126
Net Internal / yr
+731
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wandi compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wandi a good suburb to live in?
Wandi suits young families seeking affordable detached housing within Perth's growth corridor. The median house price of $519,000 is accessible, the mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.0% is below the stress threshold, and the suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD nationally. The main trade-off is strong car dependency with 88.5% of residents driving to work and limited public transport at 5.0%.
What is the median house price in Wandi?
The median house price in Wandi is estimated at $519,000 (2025). Weekly rents average $410 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,056, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.0%. The suburb is affordable compared to broader Perth metro benchmarks.
What schools are in Wandi?
No schools are recorded inside the Wandi suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the Kwinana and Cockburn areas. Locally, 37.1% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 7 percentage points above the national average.
Is Wandi safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Wandi in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, above the national median, and only 2.3% of its 4,324 residents need daily assistance, consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Wandi good for property investment?
Wandi offers a gross yield of approximately 4.1% based on $410 weekly rent against a $519,000 median, higher than many inner Perth suburbs. Annual population growth of 4.31% and net internal migration of 731 per year support ongoing rental demand. The vacancy rate of 4.4% is worth monitoring as new estate supply continues.
How is Wandi's population changing?
Wandi's population grew 196.3% over 10 years, one of the fastest growth rates in WA. The annual trend adds around 584 persons per year at 4.31% growth. The medium forecast projects the SA2 population reaching 15,889 by 2031, driven mainly by internal migration averaging 731 net arrivals annually.
What languages are spoken in Wandi?
About 37.4% of Wandi residents were born overseas, 15.8 percentage points above the national average. The main non-English languages are Punjabi (37 speakers), Mandarin (36), Hindi (25), Korean (25) and Cantonese (24), reflecting diverse South and East Asian communities in the suburb's newer housing estates.
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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