Western Australia · Postcode 6069
Belhus postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 24 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Belhus at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Belhus ranks: rents are among the top 10% in WA; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Belhus vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Belhus | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,850 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,184 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 54 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% -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.
Belhus is a locality 24 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6069. It falls within the Perth - North East region. The local government area is Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, Belhus has a population of 264 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,850, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 6 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Belhus includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,184, with 93 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Belhus scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Belhus is part of the Swan statistical area in Western Australia.
Belhus details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6069 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 264 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,850/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $691/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,184 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population Density | 65/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 93 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.7824137 |
| Longitude | 116.0134402 |
| Distance from Perth | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Swan |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
| State Electorate | West Swan (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 29 (11.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 39 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (10.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 101 (38.3%) |
| 65+ years | 67 (25.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 27 (10.2%) |
| Asthma | 21 (8.0%) |
| Cancer | 13 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (4.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7 (8.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (32.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 50 (59.5%) |
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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.