Average rent in Kulin, WA2026

Kulin sits in the Lake Grace local government area, 310km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 4,249 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $160/week — below the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 20% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$160/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,249

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
310 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Lake Grace

Renting in Kulin

Kulin sits below the Western Australia median, with the typical renter paying $160/week — 53% less than the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 68% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 20% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (95%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 4,249, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation is Managers. 10% of residents were born overseas. Kulin is 310km from Perth, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kulin?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kulin, WA was $160. 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 Kulin rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Kulin came in at $160 — 53% below. Kulin sits 310km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Kulin have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kulin's $160/week (ABS 2021) include Roebourne, Mukinbudin, Meekatharra. Dowerin, Cunderdin, Morawa 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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