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Eglinton 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 Eglinton Compares
Eglinton vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Eglinton | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,024 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 29 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈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 6034 covers Eglinton, an inland suburb of Perth about 44 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Wanneroo.
According to the 2021 Census, Eglinton has a population of 3,705 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $2,024, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The Indigenous population is 58 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Eglinton includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 1,237 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Eglinton scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Eglinton is served by Eglinton Beach Primary School.
Eglinton is part of the Wanneroo statistical area in Western Australia.
Eglinton Details
| Postcode | 6034 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,705 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,024/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,004/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Population Density | 240/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,237 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 58 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.5877637 |
| Longitude | 115.6687491 |
| Distance from Perth | 44 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Wanneroo |
| Local Government | Wanneroo |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,043 (28.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 429 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,442 (38.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 603 (16.3%) |
| 65+ years | 183 (4.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 343 (9.3%) |
| Arthritis | 162 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 87 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 57 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 46 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 42 (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 | 9 (0.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 444 (36.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 604 (49.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 170 (13.9%) |
Schools in Eglinton
Suburbs Near Eglinton
More Eglinton 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.