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Western Australia · Postcode 6101
Carlisle postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 6 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Carlisle 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.
Detailed comparison table
Carlisle vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Carlisle | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,766 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,900 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 36 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈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.
Carlisle is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6101. It sits about 6 km from the Perth CBD, within the Victoria Park local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.5 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Carlisle has a population of 6,733 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,766, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 164 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Carlisle includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,900, with 2,864 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 44.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carlisle scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Carlisle is part of the Canning statistical area in Western Australia.
Carlisle details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6101 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 6,733 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,766/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $963/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,900 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2648/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,864 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 164 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.9786278 |
| Longitude | 115.9171073 |
| Distance from Perth | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Canning |
| Local Government | Victoria Park |
| Federal Electorate | Swan |
| State Electorate | Victoria Park (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 964 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 777 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,547 (37.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,454 (21.6%) |
| 65+ years | 999 (14.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 510 (7.6%) |
| Arthritis | 504 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 306 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 243 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 188 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 130 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 81 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 248 (8.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,206 (42.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,014 (35.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 358 (12.7%) |
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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.