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Wellard, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Wellard is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 8,849. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,849 Population 1,407/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$33,259 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,259 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Wellard

Wellard

Wellard is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Kwinana.

People

Population8,849
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,407/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,259
Per Capita$33,259
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership74.1%
Housing Units3,540

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population8,849
Population Density1,407 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-32.2667°, 115.8333°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,259
Median Age31.0 years

About Wellard

Wellard is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 8,849. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Wellard has a population of 8,849 with a density of 1,407 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,849
Total Population
1,407
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wellard vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wellard is $33,259, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,259 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $640, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 841 business establishments.

Income: Wellard vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,259
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,259
Avg Weekly Wage$640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)841

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wellard is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 74.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,540 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.1%
Owner-Occupied74.1%
Renter-Occupied25.9%
Housing Units3,540

Property Tax

Climate in Wellard

Wellard has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27° 16.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.4° 15.1
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 26.9° 15.1
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 38.9
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.2° 68.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.2° 112.1
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.9° 116.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 103.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 12° / 18.9° 68.5
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21° 27.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 15.9° / 23.9° 17.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 17.4° / 25.8° 10.5
Wellard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density1,407/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2667°N, 115.8333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 12, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 128 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 134 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 143 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 133 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 143 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 145 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 71 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 139 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 99 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 120 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 134 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 146 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 89 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 118 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Wellard has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Wellard

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wellard Primary School - - - -
Wellard Village Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wellard

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave - AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth - MP3 320 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Wellard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Granary Museum
Machinery Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Old Post Office Museum
The Rockingham Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Whittnish Cottage
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Wellard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wellard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Stock Road Market

Restaurants in Wellard

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Ponds

Breweries in Wellard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Wellard

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Airports Near Wellard

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Dale River Airport-Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Midway-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip-Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport
Wheeler Drome-Small Airport
Wheeler Field-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wellard

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Leeming Medical Centre
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellard

What is the population of Wellard?

Wellard has a population of 8,849 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,407 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wellard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,259, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wellard?

Wellard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Wellard?

Wellard has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $640. There are 841 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wellard?

The median home value in Wellard is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 74.1%.

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