Hamersley
WA 6022 · Stirling
5,209 (2021) → 5,664 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hamersley is a moderate growth suburb in Stirling, WA 6022, about 12km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Hamersley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hamersley has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.76%), New Zealand (3.17%), Ireland (1.46%), India (1.29%), South Africa (1.17%)
Top languages: Macedon (1.27%), Italian (1.23%), Cantonese (1.08%), Vietnamese (1.04%), Mandarin (0.84%)
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
- Glendale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
- East Hamersley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1047
- West Coast Language Development Centre - East Hamersley CampusPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warwick Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 985
- SEDA College WA (Lloyd Drive Warwick)Secondary · Independent · 1.7km
- North Balga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 896
- Hawker Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1089
- North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre - North Balga CampusPrimary · Government · 2.1km
- SEDA College WA (Warwick)Secondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Takari Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1036
- West Balcatta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1078
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1015
- Lake Gwelup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1127
- Davallia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1116
- Liwara Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1090
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights 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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hamersley
Is Hamersley safe?
Hamersley 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 Hamersley from Perth CBD?
Hamersley is about 11.9 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 48 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hamersley?
Hamersley has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hamersley?
Hamersley has a transport score of 78/100 and 34 bus stops.