Average rent in Willetton, WA2026

Willetton is part of the Canning council area and sits 12km out from the Perth CBD, with around 19,262 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,262

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Perth
12 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
52%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canning

Renting in Willetton

Willetton commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 19% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (79% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (90%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 19,262, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Willetton is 12km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Willetton?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Willetton, WA was $400. 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 Willetton rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Willetton sat at $400 — 19% above the state average. The suburb is 12km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (90% separate houses, 6% flats here).
Which suburbs near Willetton have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Willetton'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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