Willetton
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Willetton, WA 6155.
About Willetton
Welcome to Willetton
Willetton sits in Perth's southern suburbs, roughly 15 kilometres south of the CBD, sandwiched between the Kwinana Freeway and the leafy pockets of the Canning River. It's a suburb built around family life — quiet, tree-lined streets, generous blocks and a reputation for strong schools that has made it a long-time favourite with families wanting space without giving up proximity to the city.
Bordered by Bull Creek, Parkwood, Rossmoyne, Riverton and Leeming, Willetton has developed a strong identity as a settled, owner-occupier suburb rather than a rental or investment hotspot. With a median age of 40 and a population of just over 19,000, it suits established families, downsizers who still want a house rather than an apartment, and buyers chasing Perth's better public school catchments.
Schools & families
Willetton's drawcard for families is its schooling. Willetton Primary School and Rostrata Primary School anchor the suburb's public offering, while Orana Catholic Primary School and OneSchool Global WA add further choice, and Castlereagh School caters to students with additional needs. Willetton Senior High School's specialist programs have long attracted families from surrounding suburbs, and this schooling pull is a big part of why the area holds its value so consistently.
Parks & recreation
The suburb backs onto the Canning River foreshore, giving residents easy access to walking and cycling paths that link through to Bull Creek and Riverton. Local parks and ovals are dotted throughout the residential blocks, and the flat, quiet streets make it an easy suburb for weekend walks, junior sport and dog walking. Nearby Bull Creek and Leeming add further reserves and playing fields for weekend club sport.
Shopping & lifestyle
Willetton's day-to-day shopping is centred on local neighbourhood strips and the nearby Bull Creek and Riverton shopping precincts, with Garden City Booragoon a short drive away for bigger retail and dining needs. The suburb itself is understated rather than a dining destination, with a good spread of Asian grocers, cafes and takeaway options reflecting its diverse community, particularly along the main commercial pockets near Burrendah Primary School and the town centre.
Getting around
The Kwinana Freeway runs along Willetton's edge, making it a quick run into the CBD or south towards Mandurah, and Bull Creek train station on the Mandurah line sits just over the border, giving residents rail access into Perth without the suburb itself needing a station. Local bus routes connect through to Riverton, Parkwood and Leeming, and the suburb's grid of residential streets makes for easy, low-traffic driving once you're off the main roads.
Housing & architecture
Housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 93% of current listings, reflecting Willetton's original development era of larger blocks and brick-and-tile family homes from the 1970s and 80s, many since renovated or rebuilt. Townhouses, land and apartments each make up a small slice of the market — 3%, 3% and 1% respectively — meaning buyers after a unit or townhouse have comparatively few options, and most demand and turnover centres on standalone homes.
The property market
Willetton's median house price sits at $1.52 million, with units and apartments at a median of $940,000, underlining just how house-dominated this market is. House prices have climbed 17.4% recently, a strong run that reflects sustained demand from families chasing the school catchments and the suburb's larger blocks. Median rent across the suburb sits at $880 a week, and with such a small pool of townhouses and apartments, competition for anything other than a standalone house tends to be sharp.
Market snapshot
Willetton property market
Median sale price
$1.52m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$880
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.13m
Median
$1.52m
Premium
$1.83m
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
106
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +14.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Willetton by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Willetton, WA 6155.
Population
19,262
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$2,178
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,100
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Willetton
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Willetton
$2m
17 Mendip Mews
Sold ~July 2026
$1.60m
4 Ventura Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
30 Accord Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
Unit 1/6 Twomey Place
Sold ~July 2026
$2.01m
12 Harry Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.55m
13 Arreton Close
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
7/36 The Vale
Sold ~July 2026
$1.64m
25 Larissa Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Willetton suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Willetton?
The median house price in Willetton, WA is $1.52m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.4%.
How much is rent in Willetton?
The median weekly rent in Willetton is around $880 per week.
Is Willetton a good place to live?
Willetton is a large southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Willetton is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 19,262 and 7 schools in the area.
What is the population of Willetton?
Willetton has a population of 19,262 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Willetton?
There are 7 schools in or near Willetton, including Castlereagh School, OneSchool Global WA and Burrendah Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Willetton?
Properties in Willetton take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Willetton?
Entry-level properties in Willetton start around $1.13m, while premium homes reach $1.83m.
What suburbs are near Willetton?
Suburbs near Willetton include Bull Creek, Parkwood, Rossmoyne, Riverton and Leeming.
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