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Piara Waters Suburb Profile

Is Piara Waters a good suburb? Find out in our suburb review for Piara Waters, WA 6112, including the latest median house price, suburb population and more.

Aarya, Piara Waters young family playing outside

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Piara Waters in Western Australia is a suburb on the rise. Strategically located in Perth’s rapidly growing south-eastern corridor, Piara Waters provides easy access to exceptional schools, shopping centres, and transport links, making it an ideal place to build a bright future. 

With its rare blend of peaceful living and connection to the city, Piara Waters in WA offers a great quality of life. The suburb has grown significantly in recent years, including new schools, community hubs, and world-class developments like Aarya Estate by Satterley. 

There are plenty of adventures awaiting you in Piara Waters, and a community ready to welcome you at Aarya. 

Key Statistics

  • Piara Waters postcode: 6112
  • Local Government: City of Armadale
  • Land area: 6.7 km²
  • Freestanding houses: 98.5%
  • Medium density housing: 1.4%

 

Demographic Highlights

Piara Waters Greater Perth
Median Age 31 37
Median weekly household income $2,477 $1,865
Households with mortgage 74.7% 41.9%
Households renting 15.9% 26.6%
Family households 86.9% 71.5%
Couples with children 66.7% 45.7%
Persons born overseas 52.3% 40.5%
Diploma or University qualification 50% 36.3%
Trade qualification (Certificate III or IV) 16% 16.9%
Unemployment rate 4.0% 5.3%

Demographic Data Source – ABS Census 2021

Median house and rental prices current as of January 2025

Map of Piara Waters

Frequently Asked Questions

Piara Waters is a suburb located in metro-south. The suburb is part of the City of Armadale local government area and Perth metropolitan area.

Piara Waters is situated approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Perth CBD. The suburb’s location places it within a reasonable commuting distance, with travel times typically ranging from 20 to 30 minutes by car, subject to traffic conditions.

With families making up nearly 90% of the population, and 3- and 4-bedroom homes accounting for 98% of all houses, it’s fair to say that Piara Waters is one of Perth’s most family-friendly suburbs. 

That’s why Aarya is designed with families in mind. Offering access to quality schools – including a planned primary school in the estate – parks, and recreational facilities, Aarya provides more families with the opportunity to call Piara Wates home.

Piara Waters is a pocket of spacious living in Perth’s metro-south. Aarya Estate will add another 400 lots, including house and land packages designed for families, and land for sale in Piara Waters where you can create your dream home.

Driving from Piara Waters to Perth CBD typically takes around 30 minutes, depending on traffic. If you prefer to take the train, you can drive, cycle or bus to Cockburn Central and be in the heart of Perth in half an hour.

Piara Waters offers some of the best parks and green spaces in Perth’s south-eastern region:

  • Newhaven Robot Park, featuring a robot-themed playground. 
  • Piara Nature Reserve, a sprawling 100-acre nature escape with walking and hiking trails.
  • Piara Waters Park, with play equipment and a meandering brook that winds through neighbouring suburbs.

Another 5.1 hectares of green space is planned for Aarya Estate, including parks, proposed district playing fields and community sporting facilities. 

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Within and around Piara Waters, you can find several world-class schools to give your children a bright future:

  • Piara Waters Primary School.
  • Piara Waters Senior High School, which opened in 2023.
  • Harrisdale Primary School
  • Harrisdale Senior High School
  • Carey Baptist College, Harrisdale and Forrestdale.

There are also plenty of daycare and early learning centres in the area, catering to Piara Waters’ young families.

Exciting plans are also underway for a new primary school within Aarya Estate, making life even more convenient.

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