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Wanneroo
Situated 22km from the Perth GPO.
In the early days of the Swan River Colony, the district of Wanneroo represented an "outer" region and it is not until 1834, that an excursion into the area by any explorers or settlers is recorded. In that year, a party of four led by John Butler, travelled about 35 miles north from Perth to search for lost cattle and passed through the area just to the east of Lake Joondalup. Butler stated that the aborigines of the area were "those Wanneroo men who frequent Perth in company with the Yellowgonga tribe." It is not known when early settlers started using the name "Wanneroo", but, as early as 1842, a Surveyor recorded "road to Wanneroo" and in 1844, James Dobbins gave his address as Wanneroo. A government townsite was gazetted as "Wanneru" in August 1907 and it was not until May 1953 that the spelling was amended to "Wanneroo".
31 March 2010
Median House Price: $385,000
| Growth Rates | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanneroo | 3.1% | 12.1% | 13.3% |
| Perth Metro Region | 9.3% | 11.9% | 11.7% |
| CPI | 2.0% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| 2006 Census Summary | Wanneroo | Perth Metro Region |
|---|---|---|
| Population - Usually Resident | 10,932 | 1,445,078 |
| Median Age of Residents (Years) | 38 | 36 |
| Residents less than 19 | 26% | 27% |
| Residents 20-64 | 61% | 61% |
| Residents over 65 | 13% | 12% |
| Average Household Size (persons) | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Median Weekly Household Income | $1,028 | $1,086 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment | $1,170 | $1,300 |
| Median Weekly Rent | $180 | $180 |
| Number of Occupied Dwellings 1 | 4,002 | 528,532 |
| Fully Owned 2 | 32% | 32% |
| Being Purchased 2 | 46% | 41% |
| Being Rented 2 | 21% | 26% |
| Other 2 | 2% | 1% |
| Local Schools: | Banksia Grove Catholic Primary School, St Anthonys, East Wanneroo P.S., Wanneroo P.S., Wanneroo S.H.S., Irene McCormack Catholic College, St Anthony's School | |
| Other Nearby Schools: | St Stephen's School (Tapping) | |
| Shops: | Wanneroo Village | |
| Train Stations: | Whitfords | |
| Bus Services: | Bus service to Whitfords train Station |
1. Excludes visitor only households 2. % Calcs exclude Not Stated Component |
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