Attadale

WA 6156 • Greater Perth

6,638
Population (2021)
$55,432
Median Income
3.10 km²
Area
9m
Elevation
AffluentFamily-FriendlyRiversideLeafy & GreenEstablished

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

Postcode
6156
Urban Area
Melville - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.02°, 115.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.10 km²
Elevation
9m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$425
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,335
Census 2021
6,638
4.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,840
Income 2021
$55,432
15.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,645
Born Overseas 1,801

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
  • 11. India 46
  • 12. Zimbabwe 31
  • 13. United States 29
  • 14. Germany 27
  • 15. Croatia 24

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,749
Australian 2,139
Irish 785
Scottish 765
Italian 719
Chinese 272
German 213
Croatian 140
Dutch 130
Indian 119

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,891
Both parents born in Australia
2,433
Both parents born overseas
1,119
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.4%
No Religion
36.6%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
314 (4.7%)
5-14 years
961 (14.5%)
15-19 years
530 (8.0%)
20-24 years
363 (5.5%)
25-34 years
506 (7.6%)
35-44 years
789 (11.9%)
45-54 years
1,022 (15.4%)
55-64 years
883 (13.3%)
65-74 years
626 (9.4%)
75-84 years
441 (6.6%)
85+ years
200 (3.0%)

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