Average rent in Joondalup - Edgewater, WA2026

Joondalup - Edgewater sits in the Joondalup local government area, 24km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 13,845 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $360/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 33% 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
13,845

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Perth
24 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
69%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
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Renting in Joondalup - Edgewater

Joondalup - Edgewater sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $360/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 65% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 33% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (69%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 13,845. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 45% of residents were born overseas. 24km from Perth, Joondalup - Edgewater 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 Joondalup - Edgewater?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Joondalup - Edgewater, WA was $360. 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 Joondalup - Edgewater rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Joondalup - Edgewater came in at $360 — 7% above. Joondalup - Edgewater sits 24km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 69% separate houses and 16% flats).
Which suburbs near Joondalup - Edgewater have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Joondalup - Edgewater's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Como, Ballajura, Bullsbrook. Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour, Chidlow, Baldivis - South 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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