Easy access to major transport links
With easy access to the Kwinana Freeway, Wellard Train Station and Kwinana Train Station, and just 35 minutes from the Perth CBD, you’re never far from the city or centres.
Is Wellard a good suburb? Find out in our suburb review for Wellard, WA, 6170, including the latest median house price, suburb population and more.
Wellard is a suburb 33 kilometres south of Perth’s CBD that presents a tranquil residential environment with easy access to both urban amenities and the region’s natural beauty.
The proximity to scenic beaches like Rockingham Beach and Kwinana Beach provides recreational opportunities. With dependable public transportation links, Wellard ensures convenient connectivity to Perth and its surrounding areas. Wellard is a trusted choice for those seeking a serene and well-connected community in Western Australia.
Demographic highlights | Wellard | Western Australia |
Median Age | 31 | 38 |
Median weekly household income | $2,115 | $1,815 |
Households with mortgage | 63.8% | 40% |
Households renting | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Family households | 80.7% | 61.3% |
Couples with children | 55.7% | 44.6% |
University qualification | 13.7% | 13.9% |
Trade qualification | 18.3% | 15.3% |
Unemployed persons | 4.8% | 5.1% |
Source: 2021 Census All persons QuickStats |
Wellard is a suburb located approximately 33 kilometres south of Perth’s CBD.
Travelling by car it can take ~30 minutes to reach Wellard, depending on traffic conditions. As Oakebella is minutes from Kwinana Freeway, Wellard Train Station and Kwinana Train Station, there are great connections to the city or nearby centres.
If travelling by public transport, getting to Wellard from Perth can take ~35 minutes.
Oakebella is close to both Wellard and Kwinana Train Stations, and there are buses 541 and 544 running along Johnson Road, making it easy to travel to nearby cities and town centres.
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The predominant age group of Wellard is 30-39, followed by 0-9, with most households made up of couples with children. The suburb features a range of housing options for families, with 62% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms.
Families benefit from the presence of local schools, parks, and shopping facilities, enhancing the quality of life.
https://abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL51558
City of Kwinana
6170
With easy access to the Kwinana Freeway, Wellard Train Station and Kwinana Train Station, and just 35 minutes from the Perth CBD, you’re never far from the city or centres.
Oakebella is located close to great school choices and from walking distance to Wellard Primary School and The King's College.
Enjoy a fun family day out at the nearby Kwinana Adventure Park, Kwinana Recquatic, or Kwinana Beach - the kids will never tire of places to see and things to do!
Oakebella neighbours Parmelia to the north, is a 13 minute drive from Success and 20 minute drive from Spearwood.
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