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Western Australia · Postcode 6027
Heathridge postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 23 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Heathridge 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
Heathridge vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Heathridge | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,782 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $370 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,734 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 36 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈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 6027 covers Heathridge, an inland suburb of Perth about 23 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, Heathridge has a population of 6,898 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,782, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The Indigenous population is 108 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Heathridge includes a median weekly rent of $370, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,734, with 2,657 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Heathridge scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Heathridge include Eddystone Primary School, Poseidon Primary School and Heathridge Primary School.
Heathridge is part of the Joondalup statistical area in Western Australia.
Heathridge details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6027 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 6,898 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,782/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $874/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,734 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1816/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,657 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 108 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.759339 |
| Longitude | 115.7579544 |
| Distance from Perth | 23 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Joondalup |
| Local Government | Joondalup |
| Federal Electorate | Moore |
| State Electorate | Wanneroo (North Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,410 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 707 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,309 (33.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,545 (22.4%) |
| 65+ years | 934 (13.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 541 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 532 (7.7%) |
| Diabetes | 288 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 221 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 150 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 101 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 31 (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 | 79 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 868 (33.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,174 (44.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 508 (19.3%) |
Schools in Heathridge
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Heathridge. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Heathridge
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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.