Average rent in Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel, WA2026

Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel sits in the Kalamunda local government area, 22km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 11,698 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 11% 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
11,698

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
22 km
Households renting
11%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
26%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Kalamunda

Renting in Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel

Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (86% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 11% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (95%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 44 and a population around 11,698. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 26% of residents were born overseas. Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel is 22km from Perth, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel, WA was $350. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel sat at $350 — 4% above the state average. The suburb is 22km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (95% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel's $350/week (ABS 2021): Manning - Waterford, Cloverdale, Nollamara - Westminster. On the higher end, you've got Como, Busselton - East, Joondalup - Edgewater. 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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