Kelmscott, WA 6275
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $290/wk Median
- 26.9% Renters
Kelmscott Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.6k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $290
- To the CBD
- 23km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Kelmscott Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Kelmscott is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 10,604 residents, a solid minority 26.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $290 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Kelmscott
Kelmscott Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Kelmscott Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Kelmscott
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Kelmscott
Real questions renters ask before moving to Kelmscott.
Is Kelmscott a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Kelmscott has a 26.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Kelmscott?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Kelmscott is $290. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $290 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Kelmscott?
Kelmscott has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 10,604, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Kelmscott walkable?
Kelmscott carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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