Kingsley
WA 6026 · Joondalup
13,204 (2021) → 13,486 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kingsley is a stable suburb in Joondalup, WA 6026, about 17km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Kingsley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kingsley has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6026 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (11.36%), New Zealand (2.76%), South Africa (2.47%), Scotland (1.83%), Ireland (1.26%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.84%), Afrikaans (0.7%), Italian (0.64%), German (0.58%), Cantonese (0.44%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Montessori SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1120
- Dalmain Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1077
- Creaney Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
- Goollelal Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Halidon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
- Creaney Education Support CentrePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1087
- West Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1051
- Woodvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1070
- St Stephen's School - Early Learning CentrePrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- Greenwood CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1038
- Woodvale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1066
- Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1013
- St Stephen's SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1120
- Glengarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1104
- Madeley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1052
- Liwara Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1092
- Alta-1 College - ConnectEd CampusSecondary · Independent · 3km
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
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
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsley
Is Kingsley safe?
Kingsley 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 Kingsley from Perth CBD?
Kingsley is about 16.6 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kingsley?
Kingsley has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1072 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kingsley?
Kingsley has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 73 bus stops.