7 min drive to Wellard + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
31 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2115/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
73%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Wellard
Full-time 34.9%Part-time 16.3%Unemployed 2.7%Not in labour 46.0%
Dwelling Types
Wellard
House 95.2%Semi-detached 2.5%Flat/Unit 2.3%
Commute Mode
Wellard
Car 82.4%Transit 10.4%Walk 0.8%WFH 6.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
53.6%
Philippines
9.2%
India
6.9%
England
5.3%
New Zealand
4.8%
Language at Home
English only
66.9%
Hindi
0.7%
Mandarin
0.5%
Spanish
0.3%
Arabic
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wellard
Is Wellard safe?
Wellard has a safety score of 39/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bertram (40/100), Parmelia (21/100), Casuarina (WA) (15/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wellard?
Median weekly rent in Wellard is $678/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bertram ($660/wk), Parmelia ($580/wk), Casuarina (WA) ($890/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Wellard?
Wellard has a school rating of 60/100 across 4 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include The King's College (Combined), Peter Carnley Anglican Community School (Combined), Wellard Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Wellard from Perth CBD?
Wellard is 35 minutes by car, or 62 minutes by public transport, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wellard affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wellard is $759K, up 18.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $525K. For renters, median weekly rent is $678/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bertram ($750K), Parmelia ($680K), Casuarina (WA) ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wellard
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Wellard is an outer southern suburb on the Mandurah train line that appeals to first home buyers seeking affordable housing within reach of the city. Having a train station is its key advantage over many comparable outer suburbs. However, the Kwinana Freeway commute is a significant pain point, and the suburb lacks local shopping, dining, and entertainment. It made headlines when Premier Roger Cook, its most famous resident, claimed he could not afford to stay there on a $400k salary. People describe it as quiet and functional but lacking character — a place you live because it is affordable, not because it excites you.
Houses here have a median value of $759k and rent of $678/week, 26% below the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 35-minute drive by car or 62 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (65%). Safety rates at 39/100, 13 points below the Perth metro average of 52. With 4 schools scoring 60/100, education here is well above average. The median age of 31 reflects a youthful population, with households earning $2,115/week.
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