Girrawheen Postcode
Western Australia
Girrawheen is an inner suburb in Western Australia, located approximately 12 km from the Perth CBD. It falls within the 6064 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Girrawheen has a population of 8,897 (4,471 males, 4,432 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Girrawheen is $1,239, with a median personal income of $582 per week.
The median weekly rent is $293 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,400.
In terms of birthplace, 71% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Vietnam (562), Other countries (504), and Myanmar (411).
56.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 37.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Girrawheen shows 3,667 people employed (2,120 full-time, 1,332 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (380), technicians & trades (352), and community & personal service (339).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Girrawheen has an IRSAD score of 868 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Girrawheen covers an area of 4.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2179 persons per km².
Statistically, Girrawheen sits within the Wanneroo area, part of the broader Perth - North West region. It falls under the Wanneroo local government area.
The federal electorate for Girrawheen is Cowan (Inner Metropolitan).
The 6064 postcode is shared by Girrawheen along with Alexander Heights, Koondoola and Marangaroo.
Girrawheen Details
| Postcode | 6064 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,897 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,239/week |
| Median Personal Income | $582/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $293 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2179/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,269 |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 79.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 388 (4.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.8407 |
| Longitude | 115.8403 |
| Distance from Perth | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Wanneroo |
| Local Government | Wanneroo |
| Federal Electorate | Cowan |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,753 (19.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,184 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,643 (29.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,025 (22.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,300 (14.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 897 (10.1%) |
| Asthma | 312 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 290 (3.3%) |
| Arthritis | 249 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 199 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 195 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 80 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 32 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 230 (7.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,236 (38.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,109 (34.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 618 (19.4%) |