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Wattleup

WA 6166 • Western Australia

443
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
IndustrialCar-DependentSuburbanGrowth Suburb
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About Wattleup

Wattleup is a southern locality of Perth, Western Australia, situated approximately 25 kilometres south of the Perth CBD within the City of Cockburn. With a population of 443, the locality spans 11.4 square kilometres and sits alongside established suburbs including Beeliar, Henderson, and Hammond Park. The area has historically been a small residential townsite, though it has been earmarked for significant industrial redevelopment under the Hope Valley–Wattleup Redevelopment Project (known as Latitude 32), signalling a major land use transition over coming decades.

Residents of Wattleup have access to nearby commercial and retail facilities in neighbouring suburbs such as Success and Cockburn Central, which offer major shopping centres, dining, and services. The locality is well-connected by road to Fremantle and the wider Perth metropolitan area via Rockingham Road. The proximity to Cockburn Central station (on the Mandurah Line) provides rail access to Perth CBD, while the Cockburn Coast foreshore and surrounding wetlands offer natural amenity to those nearby.

Wattleup falls under postcode 6166 and is governed by the Cockburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Fremantle, while state elections fall under the Willagee (South Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6166
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cockburn
Federal Electorate
Fremantle
State Electorate
Willagee (South Metropolitan)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.16°, 115.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.37 km²
Population Density
39 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6166

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6166, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$55,373
Median 2023–24
$70,678
▲ 27.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$90,009

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6166; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cockburn Central
3.5 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Transperth bus routes (Cockburn area) — Perth CBD / Cockburn Central Varies

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
25 km
By Train
~35 min via Cockburn Central (Mandurah Line)
By Car (Peak)
30-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Access via Rockingham Road and Kwinana Freeway; Cockburn Central station is the nearest rail hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wattleup has no local retail or services; all daily needs require a drive to neighbouring suburbs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
443
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wattleup known for? +

Wattleup is known for its planned industrial transformation under the Hope Valley–Wattleup Redevelopment Project (Latitude 32), which has earmarked much of the locality for major industrial and logistics land use to support Perth's southern economic corridor.

How far is Wattleup from Perth CBD? +

Wattleup is approximately 25 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, typically a 30–45 minute drive during peak hour via the Kwinana Freeway.

Does Wattleup have public transport? +

There is limited bus service in the Wattleup area. The nearest train station is Cockburn Central on the Mandurah Line, approximately 3.5 km away; a car is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Wattleup? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wattleup has a population of 443 residents across an area of 11.4 square kilometres.

Is Wattleup a good place to live? +

Wattleup suits those who prefer a quiet, semi-industrial fringe locality with good freeway access, though planned redevelopment may change the character of the area significantly in coming years.

What is the postcode for Wattleup? +

The postcode for Wattleup is 6166.