Willetton
WA 6155 • Greater Perth
About Willetton
Willetton is one of Perth's most sought-after family suburbs, home to 19,500 residents in the City of Canning, 12 kilometres south of the CBD. The suburb is defined by Willetton Senior High School's academic reputation, which draws families from across Perth. Established in the 1970s-80s, it offers mature streetscapes and comprehensive facilities.
Education drives property demand here—the high school's excellence creates a premium that reflects parental priorities. The suburb offers solid brick homes on good blocks, quality primary schools, and the Southlands shopping centre. Willetton attracts aspirational families who prioritise education, often Asian-Australian, willing to pay premium prices for school zone access.
Willetton falls under postcode 6155 and is governed by Canning Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Riverton electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Castlereagh Close
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89 Fraser Road North
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Campbell Road
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26 Dumbarton Road
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The Ramble
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The Ramble
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Castlereagh Close
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63 Shreeve Road
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Querrin Avenue (Cnr Vahland Ave)
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Orkney Crescent
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Rostrata Avenue
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151 Amherst Road
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Woodpecker Avenue
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Pinetree Gully Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Malaysia 1,639
- 2. India 1,597
- 3. China 1,377
- 4. England 876
- 5. Singapore 556
- 6. Sri Lanka 390
- 7. New Zealand 306
- 8. South Korea 269
- 9. South Africa 263
- 10. Indonesia 258
- 11. Hong Kong 207
- 12. Bangladesh 147
- 13. Scotland 143
- 14. Pakistan 129
- 15. Vietnam 111
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)