Average rent in Bayonet Head - Lower King, WA2026

Bayonet Head - Lower King sits in the Albany local government area, 385km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 5,211 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $340/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,211

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
385 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Albany

Renting in Bayonet Head - Lower King

Bayonet Head - Lower King sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $340/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 80% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 18% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (99%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 44 and a population of around 5,211. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 19% of residents were born overseas. 385km from Perth, Bayonet Head - Lower King is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bayonet Head - Lower King?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Bayonet Head - Lower King, WA was $340. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Bayonet Head - Lower King rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Bayonet Head - Lower King sat at $340 — 1% above the state average. The suburb is 385km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (99% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bayonet Head - Lower King have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bayonet Head - Lower King's $340/week (ABS 2021): Seville Grove, Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale, Broome. On the higher end, you've got Manning - Waterford, Bullsbrook, Ballajura. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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