McKail - Willyung, WA 6553
Room to breathe, on Western Australia's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $295/wk Median
- 25.8% Renters
McKail - Willyung Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.3k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $295
- To the CBD
- 382km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
McKail - Willyung Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
McKail - Willyung is a regional Western Australia community of 11,333 residents, with 25.8% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $295 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Western Australia's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around McKail - Willyung
McKail - Willyung Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
McKail - Willyung Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in McKail - Willyung
Real questions renters ask before moving to McKail - Willyung.
Is McKail - Willyung walkable?
McKail - Willyung carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is McKail - Willyung a good suburb for renters?
Yes. McKail - Willyung has a 25.8% 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.
Is McKail - Willyung family-friendly for renters?
McKail - Willyung has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $295/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional WA.
What's the community like in McKail - Willyung?
McKail - Willyung has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,333, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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