Average rent in Bentley - Wilson - St James, WA2026

Bentley - Wilson - St James is part of the Canning council area and sits 8km out from the Perth CBD, with around 20,612 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 48% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,612

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Perth
8 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
64%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
48%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canning

Renting in Bentley - Wilson - St James

Rent in Bentley - Wilson - St James sits near the Western Australia median ($337/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $330/week. What stands out is the renter share — 48% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 64% separate houses and 7% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 20,612, median age 33, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 48% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 8km from Perth, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bentley - Wilson - St James?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bentley - Wilson - St James, WA was $330. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Bentley - Wilson - St James rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Bentley - Wilson - St James sat at $330 — 2% below the state average. The suburb is 8km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (64% separate houses, 7% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bentley - Wilson - St James have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bentley - Wilson - St James's $330/week (ABS 2021) include Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, Serpentine - Jarrahdale, Lockridge - Kiara. Nollamara - Westminster, Cloverdale, Mount Lawley - Inglewood sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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