SuburbCheck

Atwell

WA 6164 · Cockburn

9,287 (2021) → 11,022 est. (2025) · High Growth

75
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,287
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
70
Safety score
73
Transport score

Atwell is a high growth suburb in Cockburn, WA 6164, about 21km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Atwell are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Atwell has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

21.5 km
To Perth CBD
9.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,287
Population
35
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,404
vs NSW median+29.9%
Bachelor degree or higher40.5%
Born in Australia65.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,846 / 124 / 43

Top countries of birth: England (6.77%), New Zealand (2.83%), China (2.61%), Malaysia (1.93%), South Africa (1.88%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.93%), Cantonese (1.14%), Korean (1.14%), Indonesian (0.74%), Persian ED (0.73%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

70
Residential

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

29
Break & enter dwelling312/100k
36
Steal from dwelling388/100k
14
Motor vehicle theft151/100k
94
Domestic assault1,012/100k
6
Robbery65/100k
54
Non-domestic assault581/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 597 (all categories, latest year)6,424 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

72

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

76
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1055 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Harmony Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
  • Atwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
  • Atwell CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1006

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Success Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1053
  • Jandakot Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1042
  • Alta-1 College - Cooper Road CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
  • SEDA College WA (Cockburn)Secondary · Independent · 2.4km
  • Emmanuel Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1039
  • SMYL Community College - Cockburn Central CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
  • Hammond Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1061
  • Alta-1 College - Hammond Road CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.2km
  • Treeby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1084
  • Aubin Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1073
  • Hammond Park Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1031
  • Hammond Park Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1085

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

73
36Bus
CBD commute (est.)76 min (bus)
Nearest train stationAubin Grove Stn (1.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.5°C
Summer max
18.5°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

72 in suburbSupermarkets
155 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3819 in suburbParks
2314 in suburbPlaygrounds
72 in suburbPools
20 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
52 in suburbGPs
53 in suburbPharmacies
73 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
5616 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalFiona Stanley Hospital (Emergency Department) (8.3 km)
Nearest vet2.8 km
Nearest airportPerth (24.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

31

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
56
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

52

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

38
Parks
4
Nature reserves
34
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
10
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

5

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.11
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

32

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.65

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate4.37%
Projected population 204117,658
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Cockburn

SuccessData not available93transportBanjupData not available50transportAubin GroveData not available61transportCockburn CentralData not available93transportHammond ParkData not available55transportTreebyData not available46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Atwell

Is Atwell safe?

Atwell has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Atwell from Perth CBD?

Atwell is about 21.5 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Atwell?

Atwell has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1038 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Atwell?

Atwell has a transport score of 73/100 and 36 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.