Boya Postcode
Western Australia
Boya is a suburb in Western Australia, situated around 19 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Boya is 6056, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Boya has a population of 669 (339 males, 332 females). The median age is 41 years.
The median weekly household income in Boya is $2,159, with a median personal income of $933 per week.
The median weekly rent is $395 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,975.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (16), Germany (11), and United States (7).
90.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Boya shows 370 people employed (206 full-time, 133 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (90), managers (42), and technicians & trades (35).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Boya has an IRSAD score of 1071 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Boya covers an area of 1.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 360 persons per km².
Statistically, Boya sits within the Kalamunda area, part of the broader Perth - South East region. It falls under the Kalamunda local government area.
The federal electorate for Boya is Pearce (Outer Metropolitan).
Boya Details
| Postcode | 6056 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 669 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,159/week |
| Median Personal Income | $933/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $395 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,975 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 360/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 255 |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.9151 |
| Longitude | 116.0532 |
| Distance from Perth | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Kalamunda |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 128 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 64 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 164 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 183 (27.4%) |
| 65+ years | 126 (18.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 61 (9.1%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (2.7%) |
| Asthma | 14 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 14 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (2.1%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 66 (25.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 110 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 75 (29.2%) |