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Western Australia · Postcode 6164
Cockburn Central postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 19 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Cockburn Central 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
Cockburn Central vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Cockburn Central | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,626 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $355 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 31 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈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 6164 covers Cockburn Central, an inland suburb of Perth about 19 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Cockburn.
According to the 2021 Census, Cockburn Central has a population of 1,521 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,626, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The Indigenous population is 39 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Cockburn Central includes a median weekly rent of $355, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 745 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 64.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cockburn Central scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Cockburn Central is served by Havenport MSL College.
Cockburn Central is part of the Cockburn statistical area in Western Australia.
Cockburn Central details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6164 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,521 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,626/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,020/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $355 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population Density | 550/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 745 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 39 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.1213274 |
| Longitude | 115.848442 |
| Distance from Perth | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Cockburn |
| Local Government | Cockburn |
| Federal Electorate | Fremantle |
| State Electorate | Willagee (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 151 (9.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 273 (17.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 689 (45.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 286 (18.8%) |
| 65+ years | 126 (8.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 117 (7.7%) |
| Arthritis | 73 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 45 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 24 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 23 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 63 (8.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 438 (58.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 197 (26.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 51 (6.8%) |
Schools in Cockburn Central
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Cockburn Central. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.