Baldivis Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Baldivis Compares
Baldivis vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Baldivis | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,096 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,900 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 31 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Baldivis is a locality 41 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6171. It falls within the Perth - South West region. The local government area is Rockingham.
According to the 2021 Census, Baldivis has a population of 37,697 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $2,096, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The Indigenous population is 851 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Baldivis includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,900, with 12,397 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Baldivis scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 13 schools in the Baldivis area, including Mother Teresa Catholic College, Baldivis Secondary College, Ridge View Secondary College and others.
Baldivis is part of the Rockingham statistical area in Western Australia.
Baldivis Details
| Postcode | 6171 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 37,697 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,096/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $941/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,900 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 87.3 km² |
| Population Density | 432/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12,397 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 851 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.3222184 |
| Longitude | 115.8285153 |
| Distance from Perth | 41 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Rockingham |
| Local Government | Rockingham |
| Federal Electorate | Brand |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 10,128 (26.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,548 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 12,458 (33.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 7,344 (19.5%) |
| 65+ years | 3,228 (8.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3,223 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 2,228 (5.9%) |
| Diabetes | 1,264 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 857 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 768 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 442 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 74 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 216 (1.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,917 (32.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5,539 (45.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,584 (21.1%) |
Schools in Baldivis
Suburbs Near Baldivis
More Baldivis Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.