Suburb Property Profile: Whitby, WA 6123

Located approximately 45 minutes' drive south-east of Perth's CBD, Whitby sits within the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, near the South Western Highway. Officially established in November 1988 and named after the nearby Whitby Falls, the suburb spans 16.8 square kilometres of semi-rural land — and has recently transformed from a sleepy semi-rural pocket into one of the fastest-growing suburbs in this series. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.

Location Demographics

The population of Whitby sits at 1,005 according to the 2021 Census, up an extraordinary 215.0% from just 319 in 2016 — among the sharpest growth rates of any suburb profiled here. The median age is a young 28, reflecting a significant presence of young families and professionals moving into the area's newer estates.

Travel & Infrastructure

Public transport in Whitby is currently limited; residents typically rely on the South Western Highway for road access, with the drive into Perth's CBD taking around 45 minutes.

Shopping

Whitby has no shopping centre of its own; residents typically travel to nearby Byford or Mundijong for everyday shopping and services.

Schools & Recreation

Whitby has limited local education infrastructure of its own; families in the area typically send children to schools in neighbouring Byford, given the suburb's recent and rapid residential growth.

Local Amenities

Whitby has 7 parks, covering around 13.2% of the suburb's total area, giving residents a reasonable amount of green space as the community continues to build out. The heritage-listed Whitby Falls Coach House, tied to the suburb's namesake waterfall, adds a genuine piece of local history to an area that's rapidly transitioning from semi-rural quiet into a young, family-oriented growth suburb on Perth's south-eastern fringe.

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