Average rent in Morley, WA2026

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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