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Western Australia · Postcode 6063
Bennett Springs postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 13 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Bennett Springs 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 Bennett Springs ranks: rents are among the top 10% in WA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Bennett Springs vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bennett Springs | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,077 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $418 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 32 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +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 Bennett Springs, an inland suburb of Perth about 13 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, Bennett Springs has a population of 5,929 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,077, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 85 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Bennett Springs includes a median weekly rent of $418, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 1,704 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bennett Springs scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Bennett Springs is served by Beechboro Christian School.
Bennett Springs is part of the Swan statistical area in Western Australia.
Bennett Springs details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6063 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 5,929 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,077/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $781/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $418 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1390/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,704 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 85 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.8584 |
| Longitude | 115.946 |
| Distance from Perth | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Swan |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Cowan |
| State Electorate | West Swan (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,427 (24.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 896 (15.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,848 (31.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,355 (22.9%) |
| 65+ years | 407 (6.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 414 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 274 (4.6%) |
| Arthritis | 232 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 115 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 65 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 58 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 12 (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 | 34 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 352 (20.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 736 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 560 (33.3%) |
Schools in Bennett Springs
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bennett Springs. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bennett Springs
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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.