Atwell
WA 6164 · Cockburn
9,287 (2021) → 11,022 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6164 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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:
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1055 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Harmony Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1063
- Atwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1047
- Atwell CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
Nearby (within 10km)
- Success Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1048
- Jandakot Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1050
- Alta-1 College - Cooper Road CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
- SEDA College WA (Cockburn)Secondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Emmanuel Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1041
- 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 1083
- Aubin Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1076
- Hammond Park Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1021
- Piara Waters West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 9,115 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.