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Western Australia · Postcode 6016
Glendalough postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 5 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Glendalough 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
Glendalough vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Glendalough | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 34 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Glendalough is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6016. It sits about 5 km from the Perth CBD, within the Stirling local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 0.7 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Glendalough has a population of 2,628 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,562, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 41 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Glendalough includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 1,141 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 64.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Glendalough scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Glendalough is served by Chrysalis Montessori School.
Glendalough is part of the Perth City statistical area in Western Australia.
Glendalough details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6016 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,628 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $848/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 3633/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,141 |
| Australian Citizens | 52.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 41 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -31.9192332 |
| Longitude | 115.8200294 |
| Distance from Perth | 5 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Perth City |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Perth |
| State Electorate | Perth (North Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 358 (13.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 278 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,305 (49.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 351 (13.4%) |
| 65+ years | 331 (12.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 144 (5.5%) |
| Asthma | 143 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 96 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 59 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 38 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 34 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 31 (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 | 140 (12.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 623 (54.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 309 (27.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 63 (5.6%) |
Schools in Glendalough
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Glendalough. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Glendalough
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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.