Medina
WA 6167 · Kwinana
2,260 (2021) → 2,314 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Medina is a stable suburb in Kwinana, WA 6167, about 32km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Medina are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 48/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Medina has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.74%), New Zealand (5.04%), Philippines (2.26%), Scotland (1.02%), Germany (0.62%)
Top languages: Tagalog (1.33%), Italian (0.8%), Vietnamese (0.49%), Mandarin (0.4%), Afrikaans (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Medina Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 900
- SMYL Community College - Seabrooke Way, MedinaSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Peter Carnley Anglican Community School - Calista CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Calista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 927
- Orelia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 927
- Gilmore CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 911
- Leda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 926
- Leda Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 979
- Peter Carnley Anglican Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1052
- St Vincent's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1041
- North Parmelia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 938
- Bertram Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 985
- The King's CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 1031
- Wellard Village Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1041
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Medina
Is Medina safe?
Medina has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 Medina from Perth CBD?
Medina is about 32.1 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 108 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Medina?
Medina has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 900 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Medina?
Medina has a transport score of 48/100 and 19 bus stops.