Dianella Suburb Profile

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Dianella is a large established suburb that experienced its most significant development during the 'boom' years of the 1960s. Characterised by a variant range of home styles, Dianella has everything from modest post-war dwellings to expansive, contemporary double-storey homes dominating its landscape.

Life in Dianella

The Dianella Regional Open Space is a significant fixture of the suburb. Located in the heart of Dianella, the space is a landmark of the community providing locals with numerous recreational opportunities and includes a community centre, tennis courts and a soccer field. The suburbs main shopping centre is the Dianella Plaza, however there are a number of other small shops throughout that cater to basic retail requirements. Also in Dianella are several schools, a public library and a senior citizens centre.

Dianella facts

KEY FACTS

Distance to Perth (km) 10
Postcode 6059
Local Government Stirling
Primary schools Our Lady's Assumption School, Australian Islamic College - North Of The River, North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre, West Morley Primary School, Infant Jesus School, Sutherland Dianella Primary School, Carmel School, Morley Primary School, Dianella Heights Primary School, Yokine Primary School
Secondary schools Australian Islamic College - North Of The River, Carmel School, John Forrest Secondary College, Morley Senior High School, Sir David Brand School, St Andrew's Grammar, Chisholm Catholic College, Dianella Secondary College, Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre, Mount Lawley Senior High School
Shops Morley Galleria, Mirrabooka Square
Train stations No train service
Bus services Bus service to Perth CBD
 

Property ownership types

Dianella property types

Dianella by age

Dianella households

 
2016 Census Summary Dianella Perth
Population - usually resident 23,486 1,943,858
Median age of residents (years) 41 36
Average household size (persons) 3.00 3.00
Number of occupied dwellings * 8,966 690,280
Number of unoccupied dwellings 928 85,730
Median weekly household income $1,477 $1,643
Median monthly mortgage repayment $2,000 $2,000
Total private dwellings 9,890 776,015
Area (sqkm) 11 6,416
* Excludes visitor only households