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Churchlands

WA 6018 • Greater Perth

3,638
Population (2021)
$52,780
Median Income
1.76 km²
Area
19m
Elevation
AffluentFamily-FriendlyEducation FocusLakesideEstablished

About Churchlands

Churchlands is an affluent suburb located 8 kilometres northwest of Perth's CBD within the City of Stirling. With a population of around 3,600, it's a prestigious residential area characterised by quality homes built primarily from the 1980s onwards. The suburb takes its name from its purchase by the Roman Catholic Church in 1891, and today is known for its excellent schools and proximity to the beautiful Herdsman Lake wetlands.

The suburb offers a quiet, leafy environment while remaining close to urban amenities. Churchlands Senior High School is one of Perth's top public schools, and prestigious private schools Hale School and Newman College are based here. The 300-hectare Herdsman Lake provides exceptional birdwatching and recreation opportunities on the suburb's eastern edge. Churchlands attracts established families, professionals, and empty-nesters seeking quality housing, excellent schools, and easy access to both the coast and the city.

Churchlands falls under postcode 6018 and is governed by Stirling Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Churchlands electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6018
Urban Area
Stirling - Coast
LGA
Stirling
Federal Electorate
Curtin
State Electorate
Churchlands
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.92°, 115.79°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
1.76 km²
Elevation
19m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Glendalough Station
2 km
25 min
Leederville Station
3.5 km
Joondalup/Fremantle Lines

Bus Services

  • 84 — Perth CBD (Busport) 22 min
  • 83 — Perth CBD to City Beach 15-20 min
  • 85 — Glendalough Station 8-10 min
  • 998, 999 — CircleRoute (Fremantle loop) Various

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
15-18 min (via Glendalough)
By Bus
22 min direct (route 84)
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10-12 min

🛣️ Excellent bus frequency to CBD. Glendalough Station offers park-and-ride facilities.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local schools and parks accessible on foot, but shopping requires transport to nearby centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$365
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,387
Census 2021
3,638
▲ 7.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,332
Income 2021
$52,780
▲ 13.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,857
Born Overseas 1,678

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 309
  • 2. England 195
  • 3. India 138
  • 4. Malaysia 135
  • 5. South Africa 96
  • 6. Singapore 85
  • 7. Hong Kong 40
  • 8. Iran 40
  • 9. New Zealand 38
  • 10. Scotland 38
  • 11. Indonesia 33
  • 12. Italy 32
  • 13. Sri Lanka 32
  • 14. Vietnam 29
  • 15. Ireland 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 989
Chinese 854
Australian 731
Irish 293
Scottish 251
Indian 226
Italian 175
German 96
Dutch 72
South African 63

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

928
Both parents born in Australia
2,169
Both parents born overseas
422
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.8%
No Religion
40.4%
Hinduism
5.3%
Buddhism
4.9%
Islam
1.2%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
139 (3.8%)
5-14 years
540 (14.8%)
15-19 years
235 (6.5%)
20-24 years
242 (6.7%)
25-34 years
357 (9.8%)
35-44 years
529 (14.5%)
45-54 years
541 (14.9%)
55-64 years
442 (12.1%)
65-74 years
339 (9.3%)
75-84 years
211 (5.8%)
85+ years
61 (1.7%)

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