Average rent in Morley, WA — 2026

Morley is part of the Bayswater council area and sits 8km out from the Perth CBD, with around 22,714 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 28% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$360/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,714

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Perth
8 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Bayswater

Renting in Morley

Morley runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $360/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (69% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 28% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (84%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 22,714. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 43% of residents were born overseas. Morley 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 Morley?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Morley, WA was $360. 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 Morley rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Morley sat at $360 — 7% above the state average. The suburb is 8km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (84% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Morley have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Morley's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Como, Ballajura, Bullsbrook. Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour, Chidlow, Baldivis - South 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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