Beeliar 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 Beeliar Compares
Beeliar vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Beeliar | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,206 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $385 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,080 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 34 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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 6164 covers Beeliar, an inland suburb of Perth about 21 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Cockburn.
According to the 2021 Census, Beeliar has a population of 8,617 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $2,206, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 204 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Beeliar includes a median weekly rent of $385, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,080, with 2,937 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Beeliar scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Beeliar include Beeliar Primary School and South Coogee Primary School.
Beeliar is part of the Cockburn statistical area in Western Australia.
Beeliar Details
| Postcode | 6164 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,617 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,206/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $984/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $385 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,080 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population Density | 755/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,937 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 204 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.1312555 |
| Longitude | 115.8115536 |
| Distance from Perth | 21 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Cockburn |
| Local Government | Cockburn |
| Federal Electorate | Fremantle |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,970 (22.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,086 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,797 (32.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,071 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 714 (8.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 616 (7.1%) |
| Arthritis | 481 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 312 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 194 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 146 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 93 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 15 (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 | 84 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 783 (27.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,345 (46.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 689 (23.8%) |
Schools in Beeliar
Suburbs Near Beeliar
Same Postcode (6164)
More Beeliar 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.