Piara Waters

WA 6112 • Greater Perth

15,029
Population (2021)
$58,708
Median Income
6.69 kmΒ²
Area
30m
Elevation
New SuburbFamily-FriendlyGrowth AreaModern Estates

About Piara Waters

Piara Waters is one of Perth's fastest-growing suburbs, a modern community of over 15,000 residents that's transformed from paddocks to family estates in years. Located 25 kilometres southeast of the CBD in the City of Armadale, it offers brand new infrastructure and contemporary homes. The future Byford rail extension will improve connectivity.

The suburb exemplifies growth-area livingβ€”new homes, establishing schools, and young families building community together. The nearby Harrisdale shopping serves daily needs. Piara Waters attracts first-home buyers and young families seeking new homes at accessible prices in Perth's southeastern growth corridor.

Piara Waters falls under postcode 6112 and is governed by Armadale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakford electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
6112
Urban Area
Armadale - Surrounds
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.13Β°, 115.92Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.69 kmΒ²
Elevation
30m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,054
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
31 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
9,116
Census 2021
15,029
64.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$52,884
Income 2021
$58,708
11.0% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,176
Born Overseas 7,524

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 2,261
  • 2. England 606
  • 3. Malaysia 523
  • 4. Philippines 463
  • 5. South Africa 453
  • 6. New Zealand 369
  • 7. Singapore 310
  • 8. China 249
  • 9. Sri Lanka 242
  • 10. Indonesia 176
  • 11. Zimbabwe 170
  • 12. South Korea 120
  • 13. Pakistan 106
  • 14. Ireland 83
  • 15. Mauritius 82

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,370
Australian 2,980
Indian 2,626
Chinese 1,497
Scottish 664
Irish 630
Filipino 554
Italian 455
South African 351
German 256

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,936
Both parents born in Australia
10,191
Both parents born overseas
1,527
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.7%
No Religion
30.7%
Hinduism
11.2%
Sikhism
6.5%
Islam
4.7%
Buddhism
4.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,777 (11.8%)
5-14 years
2,804 (18.7%)
15-19 years
655 (4.4%)
20-24 years
695 (4.6%)
25-34 years
2,914 (19.4%)
35-44 years
3,543 (23.6%)
45-54 years
1,379 (9.2%)
55-64 years
741 (4.9%)
65-74 years
408 (2.7%)
75-84 years
107 (0.7%)
85+ years
19 (0.1%)

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