Attadale
WA 6156 • Greater Perth
About Attadale
Attadale is an affluent riverside suburb approximately 9 kilometres south of Perth CBD, situated along the southern bank of the Swan River. With a population of around 6,600 residents, the suburb offers a peaceful, established character with tree-lined streets and quality housing stock. Part of the City of Melville, Attadale borders Bicton, Melville, Myaree and Alfred Cove, placing it in one of Perth's most desirable river precincts.
Scenic and family-oriented, Attadale boasts over 40 hectares of parkland covering roughly 13% of the suburb — making it one of Perth's greenest. The riverside location provides stunning views and easy access to walking trails along the Swan. Residents enjoy proximity to both Perth CBD and Fremantle, with local shops at nearby Bicton and Melville centres. The suburb attracts established families and professionals seeking a quiet, leafy lifestyle with excellent schools like Attadale Primary and Mel Maria Catholic Primary.
Attadale falls under postcode 6156 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bicton electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Wichmann Road
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5 Cawston Road
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Stoneham Road
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70 Curtis Road
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Potts Street
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24 Winnacott Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 530
- 2. South Africa 132
- 3. New Zealand 112
- 4. Scotland 90
- 5. Italy 71
- 6. Singapore 62
- 7. Malaysia 59
- 8. Ireland 55
- 9. Indonesia 50
- 10. China 47
Ancestry 2021 Census
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