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Western Australia · Postcode 6024
Greenwood postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 15 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Greenwood 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
Greenwood vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Greenwood | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,949 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $390 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,972 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 40 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈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 6024 covers Greenwood, an inland suburb of Perth about 15 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Joondalup.
According to the 2021 Census, Greenwood has a population of 9,861 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,949, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 126 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Greenwood includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,972, with 3,656 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Greenwood scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Greenwood area, including Greenwood College, Liwara Catholic Primary School, West Greenwood Primary School and others.
Greenwood is part of the Joondalup statistical area in Western Australia.
Greenwood details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6024 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9,861 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,949/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $876/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,972 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1835/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,656 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 126 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.8248279 |
| Longitude | 115.804795 |
| Distance from Perth | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Joondalup |
| Local Government | Joondalup |
| Federal Electorate | Cowan |
| State Electorate | Kingsley (North Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,961 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,027 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,599 (26.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,370 (24.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,902 (19.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 860 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 854 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes | 413 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 399 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 316 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 163 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 41 (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 | 88 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,075 (29.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,646 (45.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 826 (22.7%) |
Schools in Greenwood
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Greenwood. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Greenwood
Same Postcode (6024)
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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.