Average rent in Winthrop, WA2026

Winthrop sits in the Melville local government area, 12km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 6,020 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $545/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 10% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$545/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,020

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Perth
12 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
47%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melville

Renting in Winthrop

Winthrop commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $545/week — about 62% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (88% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (99%). 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 6,020, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Winthrop 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 Winthrop?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Winthrop, WA was $545. 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 Winthrop rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Winthrop sat at $545 — 62% 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 (99% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Winthrop have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Winthrop's $545/week (ABS 2021): Ocean Reef, Hillarys, Neerabup National Park. On the higher end, you've got Cottesloe, Floreat, Iluka - Burns Beach. 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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