Willagee
WA 6156 · Melville
5,447 (2021) → 6,056 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Willagee is a high growth suburb in Melville, WA 6156, about 12km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Willagee are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Willagee has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6156 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.64%), New Zealand (2.48%), South Africa (1.05%), Indonesia (0.95%), Malaysia (0.95%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.05%), Indonesian (0.94%), Italian (0.9%), Spanish (0.83%), French (0.61%)
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 1091 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Caralee Community SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010
- Fremantle Language Development CentrePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
Nearby (within 10km)
- Melville Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1071
- Melville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1119
- Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - Pater Noster CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.8km
- SEDA College WASecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Palmyra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1113
- Kardinya Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1087
- Samson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1065
- Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1116
- North Lake Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 991
- Hilton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1065
- Seton Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1048
- Booragoon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1121
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Willagee
Is Willagee safe?
Willagee 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 Willagee from Perth CBD?
Willagee is about 12.4 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Willagee?
Willagee has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Willagee?
Willagee has a transport score of 72/100 and 33 bus stops.