Koondoola
WA 6064 • Greater Perth
About Koondoola
Koondoola is a culturally diverse suburb in Perth's northern corridor, approximately 17 kilometres north of the Perth CBD within the City of Wanneroo. With a population of 3,919 and a median age of 35, the suburb is one of Perth's most multicultural communities — more than half of residents were born overseas, with large populations from Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and Afghanistan arriving in recent decades. Median household income of $1,185 per week and affordable rents of $285 per week place Koondoola among Perth's more accessible suburbs for new arrivals and lower-income households.
The suburb features a mix of post-war and mid-century housing stock and is served by local parks, schools, and nearby shopping at Mirrabooka Square shopping centre. Public transport connections include Transperth bus services linking the suburb to the Joondalup Line, with Greenwood and Whitfords stations offering rail access to the Perth CBD. Koondoola's diverse, tight-knit communities and affordable housing make it an important first-home and settlement suburb within Perth's northern corridor, with social housing representing approximately 11.5 per cent of total dwellings.
Koondoola falls under postcode 6064 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Girrawheen electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transperth bus services — Greenwood Station / Mirrabooka 10-20 min to station
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Near Mirrabooka Avenue and Reid Highway for road access; no direct rail within suburb
Most daily errands require a car; local parks and bus stops are walkable but shopping and services generally need a vehicle
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Northumberland Avenue
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3 Salcott Road
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Arnos Way
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Calvert Way
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23 Arnos Way
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Burbridge Avenue
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50 Burbridge Avenue
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Mirrabooka Avenue
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Giralt Road
Housing 2021 Census
135 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 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. Myanmar 330
- 2. Vietnam 265
- 3. England 131
- 4. Thailand 104
- 5. Afghanistan 82
- 6. India 79
- 7. New Zealand 73
- 8. Malaysia 49
- 9. Pakistan 45
- 10. Iraq 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)