Cardup 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 Cardup Compares
Cardup vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cardup | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,645 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,383 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 40 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -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 6122 covers Cardup, an inland suburb of Perth about 36 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Serpentine-Jarrahdale.
According to the 2021 Census, Cardup has a population of 1,163 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,645, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 19 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Cardup includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,383, with 362 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cardup scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Cardup is part of the Serpentine - Jarrahdale statistical area in Western Australia.
Cardup Details
| Postcode | 6122 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,163 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,645/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $953/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,383 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Population Density | 105/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 362 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.2566391 |
| Longitude | 115.9809995 |
| Distance from Perth | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Serpentine - Jarrahdale |
| Local Government | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Federal Electorate | Canning |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 232 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 165 (14.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 253 (21.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 374 (32.2%) |
| 65+ years | 136 (11.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 94 (8.1%) |
| Asthma | 93 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 37 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 35 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 34 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 7 (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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 32 (9.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 123 (34.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 199 (56.2%) |
Suburbs Near Cardup
Same Postcode (6122)
More Cardup 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.