Carine 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 Carine Compares
Carine vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Carine | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,442 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,340 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 43 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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 6020 covers Carine, an inland suburb of Perth about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Stirling.
According to the 2021 Census, Carine has a population of 7,330 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,442, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 53 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Carine includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,340, with 2,458 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carine scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Carine include Carine Senior High School and Carine Primary School.
Carine is part of the Stirling statistical area in Western Australia.
Carine Details
| Postcode | 6020 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 7,330 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,442/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $969/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,340 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1566/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,458 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 53 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.8511492 |
| Longitude | 115.7776455 |
| Distance from Perth | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Stirling |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Stirling |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,581 (21.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 739 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,479 (20.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,819 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,719 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 626 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 583 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 321 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 305 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 286 (3.9%) |
| Dementia | 104 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 76 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 29 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 577 (23.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,278 (52.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 567 (23.1%) |
Schools in Carine
Suburbs Near Carine
Same Postcode (6020)
More Carine 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.