Average rent in Manning - Waterford, WA2026

Manning - Waterford is part of the South Perth council area and sits 8km out from the Perth CBD, with around 11,653 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $341/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 25% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$341/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,653

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Perth
8 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
36%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
South Perth

Renting in Manning - Waterford

Manning - Waterford runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $341/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (70% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 25% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (84%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 40 and a population around 11,653. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 36% of residents were born overseas. Manning - Waterford is 8km 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 Manning - Waterford?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Manning - Waterford, WA was $341. 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 Manning - Waterford rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Manning - Waterford came in at $341 — 1% above. Manning - Waterford sits 8km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Manning - Waterford have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Manning - Waterford's $341/week (ABS 2021): Nollamara - Westminster, Cloverdale, Mount Lawley - Inglewood. On the higher end, you've got Ballajura, Bullsbrook, East Victoria Park - Carlisle. 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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