Herne Hill
WA 6056 • Greater Perth
About Herne Hill
Herne Hill is a semi-rural suburb of Perth located within the City of Swan, approximately 25 km northeast of the CBD. With a population of 1,542 and a median age of 46, it is a spacious locality covering 17.3 square kilometres in the heart of the Swan Valley wine region. The suburb has a predominantly English and Australian heritage with a notable Italian and Croatian community.
Herne Hill is best known for its wineries, including Carilley Estate, Highway Wines, and Talijancich Wines, making it a popular destination for food and wine tourism. The suburb retains a rural-residential character with hobby farms, vineyards, and bushland properties. Herne Hill Primary School serves local families, and the Minh Quang Meditation Institute provides a Vietnamese Buddhist cultural presence. With a median weekly household income of $1,679, it appeals to those seeking a quieter lifestyle close to nature while remaining accessible to Perth.
Herne Hill falls under postcode 6056 and is governed by Swan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Swan Hills electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 320 — Midland via Great Northern Hwy 15 min
Commute to Perth
🛣️ Car-dependent suburb; nearest train station is Midland
Rural-residential area with limited footpaths; car essential for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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50-68 Innamincka Road
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96 Innamincka Road
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Helena Valley Road
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60 Argyle Street
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211 Clayton Street
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5 La Salle Avenue
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20 Toodyay Road
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381 - 401 Great Northern Highway
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56 Railway Parade
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Eddie Barron Drive
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Wellaton Street
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Cockman Cross
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380 Morrison Road
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25 Third Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 104
- 2. New Zealand 47
- 3. Italy 41
- 4. Croatia 27
- 5. United States 10
- 6. Ireland 7
- 7. Vietnam 6
- 8. Poland 5
- 9. Canada 4
- 10. Hong Kong 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)