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Kelmscott

WA 6111 • Greater Perth

10,575
Population (2021)
$35,464
Median Income
14.94 km²
Area
$290/wk
Median Rent
Hills SuburbEstablishedVillage FeelFamily-Friendly

About Kelmscott

Kelmscott is an established suburb 27 kilometres southeast of Perth's CBD in the City of Armadale, positioned at the base of the Darling Scarp. The town centre provides comprehensive shopping, while Kelmscott station offers rail connectivity. The hills provide a scenic backdrop.

Hills access and established character define Kelmscott—bushland walks, valley views, and genuine township atmosphere appeal to those seeking space. The community attracts families and older residents who appreciate the hills lifestyle.

Kelmscott falls under postcode 6111 and is governed by Armadale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Armadale electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6111
Urban Area
Kelmscott
LGA / Council
Armadale
Federal Electorate
Bullwinkel
State Electorate
Armadale
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.12°, 116.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
14.94 km²
Elevation
48m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Albany Highway & Gilwell Street Kelmscott 6111 WA
  • Woolworths
    Kelmscott Central Shopping Centre, 2889 Albany Highway Kelmscott 6111 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.2%

99 state housing + 33 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,462
Census 2021
10,575
▲ 1.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,616
Income 2021
$35,464
▲ 12.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,710
Born Overseas 3,092

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,077
  • 2. New Zealand 341
  • 3. India 195
  • 4. Scotland 121
  • 5. Philippines 114
  • 6. South Africa 104
  • 7. Netherlands 82
  • 8. Sri Lanka 71
  • 9. Thailand 58
  • 10. Italy 56

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,719
Australian 3,404
Scottish 1,019
Irish 906
Australian Aboriginal 398
Italian 391
Dutch 363
German 352
Indian 225
Filipino 154

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,967
Both parents born in Australia
4,029
Both parents born overseas
1,745
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.0%
Christianity
38.6%
Islam
1.9%
Hinduism
1.7%
Buddhism
1.6%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
558 (5.3%)
5-14 years
1,305 (12.3%)
15-19 years
622 (5.9%)
20-24 years
649 (6.1%)
25-34 years
1,379 (13.0%)
35-44 years
1,363 (12.9%)
45-54 years
1,372 (13.0%)
55-64 years
1,351 (12.8%)
65-74 years
1,139 (10.8%)
75-84 years
608 (5.7%)
85+ years
239 (2.3%)

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