Average rent in Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne, WA2026

Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne is part of the Canning council area and sits 10km out from the Perth CBD, with around 14,518 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,518

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Perth
10 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
49%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canning

Renting in Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne

Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 19% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 73% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (83%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 10km from Perth, with a population of around 14,518 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne, WA was $400. 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 Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne came in at $400 — 19% above. Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne sits 10km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 83% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne's $400/week (ABS 2021): Padbury, Hazelmere - Guildford, Beeliar - Wattleup. On the higher end, you've got Subiaco - Shenton Park, Scarborough, East Perth. 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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