Wanneroo
Wanneroo’s postcode is 6065. $650–$720 (3–4 bed) is the median weekly house rent, and the drive into the Perth CBD takes about 30 min off-peak.
Wanneroo is one of Perth's oldest inland communities, now a leafy family suburb surrounded by lakes, parks and market gardens. It offers larger blocks, quieter streets and good schools while remaining close to Joondalup and the freeway.
Wanneroo fast facts
- Postcode
- 6065
- Median weekly house rent
- $650–$720 (3–4 bed)
- Median weekly unit rent
- $500–$580 (2 bed unit/townhouse)
- Drive to Perth CBD (off-peak)
- 30 min
- Drive to Perth CBD (peak)
- 40 min
- Public transport to CBD
- ≈ 50 min — bus to Butler or Whitfords station, then train
- Nearest beach
- Quinns Rocks — 20 min drive
- Perth Airport
- ≈ 35 km to Perth Airport
Rent figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
Demographics & feel
- Population: ≈ 10,000
- Median age: 36 years
- Who lives here: Established and growing families
- Vibe: Semi-rural family suburb, lakes and green space
- Nearest beach: Quinns Rocks — 20 min drive
Transport & connectivity
- Wanneroo Rd direct to Perth
- Mitchell Freeway (10 min west)
- Transperth buses 390/391 to Joondalup and Perth
Amenities & lifestyle
- Wanneroo Central Shopping Centre
- Wanneroo Botanic Gardens & mini golf
- Yellagonga Regional Park
- Wanneroo Showgrounds & aquamotion pool
Growth outlook
Solid, steady long-term growth. Larger established blocks appeal to families wanting more space than the coastal new-builds offer.
Public schools
Private & Catholic schools
Daycare, kindy & early learning
Nearest hospitals & medical
Vets & pet care
Things to do
- Weekend at Wanneroo Botanic Gardens & mini golf
- Walks around Lake Joondalup
- Local farm-gate produce along Wanneroo Rd
- Wanneroo Markets (fresh produce, café)
Further reading & links
Rental figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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