Average rent in Lockridge - Kiara, WA2026

Lockridge - Kiara sits in the Swan local government area, 13km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 12,518 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $325/week — below the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 21% 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
12,518

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Perth
13 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
36%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Swan

Renting in Lockridge - Kiara

Lockridge - Kiara sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $325/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 77% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 21% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (88%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 35 and a population of around 12,518. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 36% of residents were born overseas. 13km from Perth, Lockridge - Kiara 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 Lockridge - Kiara?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Lockridge - Kiara, WA was $325. 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 Lockridge - Kiara rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Lockridge - Kiara came in at $325 — 4% below. Lockridge - Kiara sits 13km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 88% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Lockridge - Kiara have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Lockridge - Kiara's $325/week (ABS 2021) include Chittering, Middle Swan - Herne Hill, Karratha. Seville Grove, Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale, Broome 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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