Average rent in Willagee, WA2026

Willagee sits in the Melville local government area, 12km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 5,447 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $283/week — below the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 35% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$283/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,447

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Perth
12 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melville

Renting in Willagee

Willagee sits below the Western Australia median, with the typical renter paying $283/week — 16% less than the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 60% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 35% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (79%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 5,447, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 25% of residents were born overseas. Willagee is 12km from Perth, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Willagee?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Willagee, WA was $283. 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 Willagee rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Willagee came in at $283 — 16% below. Willagee sits 12km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 79% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Willagee have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Willagee's $283/week (ABS 2021) include Harvey, College Grove - Carey Park, Murray. Toodyay, Donnybrook - Balingup, Gosnells 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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