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Kewdale

WA 6105 • Greater Perth

7,397
Population (2021)
$41,496
Median Income
8.40 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
AffordableIndustrial HubMulticulturalUrbanGrowth Suburb

About Kewdale

Kewdale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 8 kilometres southeast of the CBD within the City of Belmont. With a population of 7,397 at the 2021 census and a median age of 36, it is a diverse, working-class suburb established in 1949. The western half is predominantly residential with post-war and modern housing, while the eastern portion is a major industrial and logistics hub anchored by the Kewdale Freight Terminal. The suburb is well-connected to Perth Airport and major arterial roads.

Kewdale offers an affordable urban lifestyle with excellent parks including Tomato Lake — a popular recreational reserve with BBQ facilities, playgrounds, and walking paths. Willow Lake Park and several smaller reserves add to the green space. The suburb has a multicultural community with a growing number of young professionals attracted by its proximity to the CBD and Perth Airport. Local amenities include the Kewdale Primary School, sporting clubs, and small shopping strips along Kewdale Road.

Kewdale falls under postcode 6105 and is governed by Belmont Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Belmont electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6105
Urban Area
Kewdale
LGA / Council
Belmont
Federal Electorate
Swan
State Electorate
Belmont
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.98°, 115.95°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
8.40 km²
Elevation
20m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Carlisle Station
1.5 km
18 mins
Welshpool Station
2 km
24 mins
Oats Street Station
2.5 km
30 mins
Redcliffe Station
3 km
36 mins

Bus Services

  • 284 — Perth CBD via Victoria Park 25 mins
  • 293 — Curtin University via Welshpool 20 mins

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
15-20 mins from Carlisle Station
By Bus
25-30 mins
By Car (Peak)
20-30 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
12-15 mins

🛣️ New Airport Line provides additional rail access via Redcliffe Station

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential streets walkable with local parks; industrial areas to the east less pedestrian-friendly

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

38 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,891
Census 2021
7,397
▲ 7.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,516
Income 2021
$41,496
▲ 16.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,687
Born Overseas 3,341

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 302
  • 2. India 287
  • 3. New Zealand 247
  • 4. China 228
  • 5. Philippines 209
  • 6. Pakistan 193
  • 7. Malaysia 190
  • 8. Bangladesh 161
  • 9. Italy 95
  • 10. Afghanistan 87

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,932
Australian 1,630
Chinese 626
Irish 503
Scottish 472
Italian 376
Indian 341
Filipino 239
German 141
Australian Aboriginal 110

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,848
Both parents born in Australia
4,279
Both parents born overseas
864
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
36.6%
No Religion
32.5%
Islam
16.4%
Buddhism
3.9%
Hinduism
2.9%
Sikhism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
493 (6.7%)
5-14 years
905 (12.2%)
15-19 years
366 (4.9%)
20-24 years
459 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,302 (17.6%)
35-44 years
1,177 (15.9%)
45-54 years
880 (11.9%)
55-64 years
731 (9.9%)
65-74 years
572 (7.7%)
75-84 years
371 (5.0%)
85+ years
142 (1.9%)

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