Willetton
WA 6155 • Greater Perth
About Willetton
Willetton is one of Perth's most sought-after family suburbs, home to 19,500 residents in the City of Canning, 12 kilometres south of the CBD. The suburb is defined by Willetton Senior High School's academic reputation, which draws families from across Perth. Established in the 1970s-80s, it offers mature streetscapes and comprehensive facilities.
Education drives property demand here—the high school's excellence creates a premium that reflects parental priorities. The suburb offers solid brick homes on good blocks, quality primary schools, and the Southlands shopping centre. Willetton attracts aspirational families who prioritise education, often Asian-Australian, willing to pay premium prices for school zone access.
Willetton falls under postcode 6155 and is governed by Canning Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Riverton electorate.
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Schools
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89 Fraser Road North
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Campbell Road
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26 Dumbarton Road
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The Ramble
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The Ramble
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63 Shreeve Road
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Orkney Crescent
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151 Amherst Road
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Castlereagh Close
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Castlereagh Close
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Querrin Avenue (Cnr Vahland Ave)
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Rostrata Avenue
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Woodpecker Avenue
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Pinetree Gully Road
Housing 2021 Census
54 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Malaysia 1,639
- 2. India 1,597
- 3. China 1,377
- 4. England 876
- 5. Singapore 556
- 6. Sri Lanka 390
- 7. New Zealand 306
- 8. South Korea 269
- 9. South Africa 263
- 10. Indonesia 258
Ancestry 2021 Census
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