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Beechboro 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 Beechboro Compares
Beechboro vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Beechboro | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,426 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% +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.
Postcode 6063 covers Beechboro, an inland suburb of Perth about 12 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, Beechboro has a population of 9,112 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,426, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 383 (4.2% of residents).
Housing in Beechboro includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 3,250 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Beechboro scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Beechboro include West Beechboro Primary School, East Beechboro Primary School and Beechboro Primary School.
Beechboro is part of the Swan statistical area in Western Australia.
Beechboro Details
| Postcode | 6063 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9,112 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,426/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $651/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1860/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,250 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 383 (4.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -31.8680248 |
| Longitude | 115.9387494 |
| Distance from Perth | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Swan |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Cowan |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,747 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,136 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,418 (26.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,414 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,400 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 752 (8.3%) |
| Asthma | 715 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 626 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 335 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 227 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 177 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 52 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 170 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,044 (32.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,211 (38.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 764 (24.0%) |
Schools in Beechboro
Suburbs Near Beechboro
Same Postcode (6063)
More Beechboro 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.