Average rent in College Grove - Carey Park, WA2026

College Grove - Carey Park is part of the Bunbury council area and sits 158km out from the Perth CBD, with around 6,976 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $280/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 41% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$280/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,976

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Perth
158 km
Households renting
41%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Bunbury

Renting in College Grove - Carey Park

College Grove - Carey Park comes in cheaper than most of Western Australia — the typical renter pays $280/week, around 17% below the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 56% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 41% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (83%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,976, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 18% of residents were born overseas. At 158km from Perth, College Grove - Carey Park typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in College Grove - Carey Park?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in College Grove - Carey Park, WA was $280. 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 College Grove - Carey Park rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. College Grove - Carey Park sat at $280 — 17% below the state average. The suburb is 158km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (83% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near College Grove - Carey Park have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than College Grove - Carey Park's $280/week (ABS 2021): Calista, Little Grove - Elleker, Parmelia - Orelia. On the higher end, you've got Willagee, Toodyay, Donnybrook - Balingup. 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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