Welshpool is an inner south-eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, about 11 kilometres from the CBD, with the postcode 6106. Home to almost no residents but thousands of workers, it is one of Perth's main industrial areas.
If you are thinking about locating a business, buying property or investing in Welshpool, this guide covers the basics: where it is, who runs it, how to get around and what makes it tick.
Welshpool at a glance
- State: Western Australia
- Postcode: 6106
- Distance to Perth CBD: about 11 km
- Local governments: mostly City of Canning, partly Town of Victoria Park
- Suburb area: about 8.3 sq km
- Residents: 16 at the 2021 census
- Established: 1895, named after Welshpool in Wales
- Character: traditional industrial suburb
Where is Welshpool?
Welshpool sits between Perth's inner south-east suburbs and Perth Airport. Its neighbours include Kewdale, Carlisle, East Victoria Park, Bentley, Queens Park, East Cannington, Beckenham, Kenwick, St James and Wattle Grove.
The broader industrial area spills across council boundaries, taking in parts of the City of Canning, the Town of Victoria Park and the City of Belmont. Together with neighbouring Kewdale, it forms one of the largest employment areas in the eastern metro region.
Getting around
Road access is the big drawcard. The main roads through the suburb include Welshpool Road, Kewdale Road, Orrong Road, Rutland Avenue and Swansea Street, with quick links to Leach Highway, Roe Highway and Tonkin Highway.
The Kewdale Freight Terminal is only a few kilometres away and Perth Airport is about 3 kilometres from parts of the precinct. Bus routes 36, 51, 280, 282, 283, 284 and 285 serve the area. Welshpool railway station on the Armadale and Thornlie lines closed in November 2023 as part of rail upgrades.
A short history
Welshpool has been an industrial suburb for most of its life. During the Second World War, railway sidings served a munitions factory. In 1949, Chamberlain built its first tractors in the area. Through the second half of the 20th century it grew into one of Perth's first major industrial districts and its three complexes of silo towers storing feed for poultry and agriculture remain local landmarks.
Who operates in Welshpool
The Welshpool industrial zone covers about 8.2 sq km and is home to nearly 700 businesses employing around 13,000 people. Manufacturing has traditionally dominated, with a growing share of transport, warehousing and logistics. You will also find trade suppliers, engineering firms, food processors, equipment hire and service businesses.
Why businesses choose Welshpool
- Close to the CBD, the airport and the Kewdale Freight Terminal
- Fast access to Perth's freeway and highway network
- A deep pool of suppliers, contractors and skilled workers nearby
- Established industrial zoning with few residential neighbours
- A track record as one of Perth's most tightly held industrial precincts
Property in Welshpool
Welshpool property ranges from small strata units and older freestanding warehouses to large manufacturing plants and modern logistics facilities. Vacancy across Perth's industrial market has been at record lows, so good buildings rarely stay empty for long. For the details, see our guide to buying or leasing in Welshpool and the October 2026 market update.
Thinking about Welshpool?
Whether you are relocating, expanding or developing, Welshpool remains one of the most practical industrial addresses in Perth. If you are bringing a new Welshpool project to market, our Welshpool marketing guide shows how we approached Second Space at 26–28 Tomlinson Road.
