Gidgegannup 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 Gidgegannup Compares
Gidgegannup vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Gidgegannup | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,449 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,300 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% -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.
Gidgegannup is a locality 36 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6083. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, Gidgegannup has a population of 2,818 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $2,449, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 47 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Gidgegannup includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,300, with 916 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gidgegannup scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Gidgegannup is served by Gidgegannup Primary School.
Gidgegannup is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Gidgegannup Details
| Postcode | 6083 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,818 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,449/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $917/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 304.9 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 916 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 47 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.7930685 |
| Longitude | 116.1965988 |
| Distance from Perth | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Hasluck |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 438 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 365 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 493 (17.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,059 (37.6%) |
| 65+ years | 472 (16.7%) |
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 | 218 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 218 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 113 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 112 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 73 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 41 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (0.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 110 (12.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 344 (38.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 447 (49.3%) |
Schools in Gidgegannup
Suburbs Near Gidgegannup
Same Postcode (6083)
More Gidgegannup 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.