Nedlands
WA 6009 · Nedlands
10,561 (2021) → 11,953 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nedlands is a moderate growth suburb in Nedlands, WA 6009, about 6km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Nedlands are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Nedlands has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6009 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.43%), Malaysia (3.23%), China (2.83%), India (1.82%), South Africa (1.65%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.71%), Cantonese (1.64%), French (1.03%), Italian (0.68%), Vietnamese (0.62%)
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.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1116 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nedlands Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1180
- Hollywood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1174
- School Of Special Educational Needs: Medical And Mental HealthCombined · Government
- Loreto NedlandsPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Thomas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1169
- Moerlina SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1143
- School Of Special Educational Needs: Medical And Mental Health - PathwaysCombined · Government · 1.9km
- Quintilian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1182
- Dalkeith Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1183
- Freshwater Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1154
- Rosalie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1178
- Shenton CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1160
- Mount Claremont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1141
- Shenton College Deaf Education CentreSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 988
- Christ Church Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1193
- Methodist Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1190
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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 · 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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nedlands
Is Nedlands safe?
Nedlands 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 Nedlands from Perth CBD?
Nedlands is about 6.1 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Nedlands?
Nedlands has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1177 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nedlands?
Nedlands has a transport score of 83/100 and 74 bus stops.