Average rent in Kelmscott, WA2026

Kelmscott is part of the Armadale council area and sits 24km out from the Perth CBD, with around 10,604 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $290/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 27% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$290/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,604

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Perth
24 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
82%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Armadale

Renting in Kelmscott

Kelmscott comes in cheaper than most of Western Australia — the typical renter pays $290/week, around 14% below the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 71% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 27% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (82%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 10,604, median age 40, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 29% of residents were born overseas. At 24km from Perth, Kelmscott 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 Kelmscott?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kelmscott, WA was $290. 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 Kelmscott rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Kelmscott came in at $290 — 14% below. Kelmscott sits 24km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 82% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Kelmscott have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kelmscott's $290/week (ABS 2021) include Toodyay, Willagee, College Grove - Carey Park. Girrawheen, Avon Valley National Park, Gingin - Dandaragan 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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