Medina

WA 6167 • Greater Perth

2,260
Population (2021)
$31,044
Median Income
3.67 km²
Area
$270/wk
Median Rent
AffordableWorking-ClassEstablishedSuburbanHistoric

About Medina

Medina is a suburb in the City of Kwinana, located approximately 35 km south of Perth's CBD in Western Australia. With a population of around 2,260 and a median age of 42, it is one of the older established suburbs in the Kwinana area. The suburb covers 3.7 square kilometres at a low elevation of 8 metres and was originally developed in the 1950s as a housing estate for workers at the nearby Kwinana industrial strip.

Medina retains a working-class character with affordable housing and a close-knit community feel. The Medina Shopping Centre provides basic retail services, while the larger Kwinana Hub offers more extensive shopping options nearby. The suburb features several parks, sporting grounds, and is within easy reach of Wells Park and the Kwinana foreshore. It appeals to budget-conscious buyers and long-term residents with strong community ties.

Medina falls under postcode 6167 and is governed by Kwinana Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kwinana electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6167
Urban Area
Kwinana - Central
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.23°, 115.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.67 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kwinana
2.5 km
30 min
Wellard
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • 552, 554 — Kwinana Hub / Kwinana Station 8-12 min
  • 555 — Rockingham 20-25 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
40 min
By Car (Peak)
40-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Kwinana station on the Mandurah Line provides a direct and efficient connection to Perth CBD

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops are within walking distance for some residents, but most services require a car or bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,200
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.5%

35 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,373
Census 2021
2,260
4.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,364
Income 2021
$31,044
17.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,482
Born Overseas 611

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 175
  • 2. New Zealand 114
  • 3. Philippines 51
  • 4. Scotland 23
  • 5. Germany 14
  • 6. South Africa 14
  • 7. India 12
  • 8. Zimbabwe 12
  • 9. South Korea 11
  • 10. Malaysia 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 948
Australian 738
Scottish 242
Irish 230
Australian Aboriginal 90
German 90
Italian 88
Filipino 72
Dutch 55
Maori 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

917
Both parents born in Australia
809
Both parents born overseas
356
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.8%
Christianity
35.0%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
102 (4.5%)
5-14 years
249 (11.0%)
15-19 years
128 (5.7%)
20-24 years
138 (6.1%)
25-34 years
307 (13.6%)
35-44 years
317 (14.0%)
45-54 years
332 (14.7%)
55-64 years
326 (14.4%)
65-74 years
218 (9.6%)
75-84 years
106 (4.7%)
85+ years
38 (1.7%)

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