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Western Australia · Postcode 6056
Herne Hill postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 20 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Herne Hill 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
Herne Hill vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Herne Hill | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,679 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $335 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,831 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 46 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -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.
Herne Hill is a locality 20 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6056. It falls within the Perth - South East region. The local government area is Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, Herne Hill has a population of 1,542 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,679, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 25 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Herne Hill includes a median weekly rent of $335, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,831, with 550 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Herne Hill scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Herne Hill is served by Herne Hill Primary School.
Herne Hill is part of the Kalamunda statistical area in Western Australia.
Herne Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6056 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,542 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,679/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $717/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $335 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,831 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 17.3 km² |
| Population Density | 89/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 550 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.8291659 |
| Longitude | 116.0166261 |
| Distance from Perth | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Hasluck |
| State Electorate | Swan Hills (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 261 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 163 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 321 (20.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 444 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 361 (23.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 127 (8.2%) |
| Asthma | 100 (6.5%) |
| Diabetes | 95 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 75 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 42 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 5 (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 | 16 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 110 (20.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 176 (32.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 239 (44.2%) |
Schools in Herne Hill
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Herne Hill. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.