Willagee

WA 6156 • Greater Perth

5,447
Population (2021)
$43,108
Median Income
2.09 km²
Area
$283/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanFamily-FriendlyEstablishedMid-RangeCommuter Belt

About Willagee

Willagee is a residential suburb in Perth's southern corridor, located within the City of Melville approximately 10 kilometres south of the Perth CBD. With a population of 5,447 and a median age of 37, the suburb has a relatively youthful demographic and has seen steady growth since the 2016 census. Median household income sits around $1,660 per week, reflecting a working-to-middle-class community with a mix of housing including established post-war homes and more recent infill developments.

The suburb is framed by two major arterials — Stock Road and Leach Highway — providing convenient access to the Perth CBD and surrounding districts. A Woolworths supermarket at the Stock Road and Leach Highway corner serves everyday shopping needs. Willagee's predominantly Anglo-Australian population is complemented by smaller Italian and Scottish communities, and its compact 2 square kilometres makes it a walkable neighbourhood with a quiet suburban character popular with young families and established residents alike.

Willagee falls under postcode 6156 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bicton electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6156
Urban Area
Melville - South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.05°, 115.80°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
2.09 km²
Elevation
43m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Stock Road And Leach Highway Willagee 6156 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$283
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,967
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
17.4%

342 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,872
Census 2021
5,447
11.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,708
Income 2021
$43,108
31.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,751
Born Overseas 1,381

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 307
  • 2. New Zealand 135
  • 3. South Africa 57
  • 4. Indonesia 52
  • 5. Malaysia 52
  • 6. Scotland 52
  • 7. Philippines 47
  • 8. India 34
  • 9. Italy 31
  • 10. United States 29

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,108
Australian 1,868
Scottish 556
Irish 534
Italian 340
German 197
Australian Aboriginal 194
Chinese 166
Dutch 124
New Zealander 83

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,364
Both parents born in Australia
1,755
Both parents born overseas
889
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.8%
Christianity
37.0%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
1.4%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
320 (5.9%)
5-14 years
715 (13.1%)
15-19 years
324 (5.9%)
20-24 years
313 (5.7%)
25-34 years
858 (15.8%)
35-44 years
777 (14.3%)
45-54 years
736 (13.5%)
55-64 years
499 (9.2%)
65-74 years
403 (7.4%)
75-84 years
307 (5.6%)
85+ years
198 (3.6%)

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