Herdsman
WA 6017 • Western Australia
About Herdsman
Herdsman is a unique inner suburban locality in the City of Stirling, located 7 kilometres northwest of the Perth CBD. With zero permanent residents recorded at the census, it covers 3.1 square kilometres and is almost entirely occupied by Herdsman Lake — a significant urban wetland and wildlife reserve. The lake and surrounding parklands form one of the most important urban wetland habitats in the Perth metropolitan area.
Herdsman Lake Regional Park is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, supporting over 100 bird species including migratory shorebirds, black swans, and pelicans. The park features walking trails, bird hides, and interpretive signage around the lake's perimeter. Despite being surrounded by busy suburbs like Wembley, Osborne Park, and Churchlands, the wetland provides a tranquil green oasis. The locality also contains the Herdsman Business Park on its northern fringe.
Herdsman falls under postcode 6017 and is governed by the Stirling Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Stirling, while state elections fall under the Scarborough (North Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6017
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6017, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6017; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 15, 28 — Perth CBD via Osborne Park 20 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ No residents — primarily a wetland reserve and business park. Well-connected by surrounding suburbs.
Wetland reserve with walking trails. No residential services. Business park on northern edge.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Albert Street