Wellard
Detached homes and rapid population growth define Wellard more than the older Kwinana pattern around Parmelia or Orelia. Its 14,127 residents have a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national figure, and 95.2% of dwellings are separate houses. Overseas-born residents make up 44.2%, 22.6 percentage points above the national share, while household income sits in the 80th percentile. That mix creates a young, mortgage-heavy commuter suburb because family housing and new-estate growth dominate the local identity.
Population
14,127
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,115/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$460K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Wellard suits buyers prioritising space, newer estates and family households. Separate houses account for 95.2% of stock, apartments only 2.3%, and 62.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, higher than the 31.8% with 3 bedrooms. The trade-off is a mortgage-belt profile: 65.0% of homes are mortgaged compared with 9.1% owned outright. Mortgage costs take 20.8% of household income, below common stress thresholds, because weekly household income is relatively high at $2,115.
For Buyers
Wellard suits buyers prioritising space, newer estates and family households. Separate houses account for 95.2% of stock, apartments only 2.3%, and 62.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, higher than the 31.8% with 3 bedrooms. The trade-off is a mortgage-belt profile: 65.0% of homes are mortgaged compared with 9.1% owned outright. Mortgage costs take 20.8% of household income, below common stress thresholds, because weekly household income is relatively high at $2,115.
For Investors
Wellard has a renter base, but it is not a pure rental market: 25.9% of households rent compared with 65.0% paying a mortgage. Median rent is $350 per week and rent takes 16.5% of household income, supporting affordability for tenants. Vacancy is 5.8%, higher than a very tight market, so pricing and property quality matter. Demand is growth-led because internal migration averages 457 people a year versus 366 from overseas, while 0 approvals in the past 12 months point to limited near-term new supply.
Schools in Wellard iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
PP-12 · 1275 students
The King's College
PP-12 · 923 students
Wellard Primary School
K-6 · 942 students
Wellard Village Primary School
K-6 · 588 students
Demographics
Wellard is younger and more internationally connected than the national average. The median age is 31, 9 years below national, and 44.2% of residents were born overseas, 22.6 percentage points above national. University attainment is 34.4%, 4.3 points above national, while average household size is 3.0, 0.5 higher. English ancestry is the largest listed group at 4,399 people, followed by Filipino at 1,524 and Indian at 1,023, which helps explain Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati and Malayalam appearing among local languages.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.2%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
2.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Wellard is defined by ownership with debt rather than outright wealth. Mortgaged homes make up 65.0%, much higher than the 9.1% owned outright and above the 25.9% rental share. The built form is overwhelmingly low density: 95.2% separate houses, 2.5% semi-detached and 2.3% apartments. Large homes dominate because 62.8% have 4 or more bedrooms. Even with a $1,902 monthly mortgage, mortgage-to-income is 20.8%, lower than stress levels, supported by $2,115 weekly household income.
Mortgage / mo
$1,902
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$984
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
282
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.2%
Couples, no children
11,920
Total families
Economy & Employment
Wellard's workforce is broad but leans toward essential services and commuting jobs. Healthcare is the largest industry at 20.5% or 1,062 workers, followed by Public Admin and Education at 8.2% each, Construction at 8.0% and Mining at 7.5%. Professionals lead occupations with 1,334 people, higher than Community and Personal Service at 1,059. Labour market participation is 70.8%, with 68.2% of employed residents full-time and unemployment at 5.1%. SEIFA is mixed: IER decile 8 sits above IEO 5, IRSD 6 and IRSAD 5 because household resources are stronger than education and occupation status.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
13,520
Unemployed
599
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.2%
Part-time
26.7%
Participation
70.8%
Employed
7,016
Occupations
Top Industries
University
34.4%
Postgraduate
8.2%
Born Overseas
44.2%
Dwellings
4,610
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for households that want schools and car-based access. There are 4 local schools with an ICSEA range from 999 to 1041; Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has 1,275 students and ICSEA 1041, The King's College has 923 and ICSEA 1039, and Wellard Primary has 942 and ICSEA 1023. The school mix spans Independent and Government sectors, giving more choice than a single-campus suburb. Transport is still car-led: 81.9% drive, compared with 11.1% using public transport and 1.0% walking or cycling, while IRSAD decile 5 indicates mid-ranked advantage.
Drive
81.9%
Public Transport
11.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+4.26%/yr
(+988 people/yr)
High GrowthWellard is forecast as high growth rather than a mature, settled market. The trend projection adds 988 people a year at 4.26% annually, with the medium scenario rising from 23,968 in 2026 to 28,906 in 2031. Migration is the main engine because internal migration averages 457 people a year, higher than 366 from overseas, and is labelled the primary driver. The 10-year population change is 129.3%, while gentrification is scored 0 and staged as New development, so growth reflects estate expansion more than price-led displacement.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+366
Net Internal / yr
+457
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wellard compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellard a good suburb to live in?
Wellard is strongest for families wanting detached housing, school choice and newer-estate growth. It has 14,127 residents, a median age of 31 and 95.2% separate houses, with household income in the 80th percentile.
What is the median house price in Wellard?
A current median house price figure is not available for Wellard, so buyers should rely on recent comparable sales. Affordability signals include a $1,902 monthly mortgage and 20.8% mortgage-to-income ratio.
What schools are in Wellard?
Wellard has 4 local schools. Peter Carnley Anglican Community School has ICSEA 1041 and 1,275 students, The King's College has ICSEA 1039 and 923 students, and Wellard Primary has ICSEA 1023.
Is Wellard safe?
Assess safety at street and precinct level, especially around transport and retail nodes. Wellard has 14,127 residents, 81.9% car-driver commuting and 11.1% public transport use, so conditions can vary by location and time.
Is Wellard good for property investment?
Wellard has investment appeal through population growth and family rental demand. Renters are 25.9% of households, median rent is $350 per week, and forecast growth is 988 people a year at 4.26%.
How is Wellard's population changing?
Wellard is growing quickly. The medium forecast rises from 23,968 people in 2026 to 28,906 in 2031, with internal migration adding 457 people a year and overseas migration adding 366.
What languages are spoken in Wellard?
Wellard has a sizeable multicultural population, with 44.2% of residents born overseas. Listed non-English languages include Punjabi with 323 speakers, Hindi with 88, Gujarati with 76, Malayalam with 71 and Mandarin with 62.
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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