Average rent in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood, WA2026

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood sits in the Canning local government area, 12km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 13,992 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $340/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 23% 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
13,992

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Perth
12 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
44%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canning

Renting in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood

Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $340/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (75% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 23% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (85%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 40 and a population around 13,992. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 44% of residents were born overseas. Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood is 12km 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 Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood, WA was $340. 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 Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood came in at $340 — 1% above. Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood sits 12km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood's $340/week (ABS 2021) include Seville Grove, Mount Nasura - Mount Richon - Bedfordale, Broome. Manning - Waterford, Bullsbrook, Ballajura 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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