Hovea Postcode
Western Australia
Hovea is a suburb in Western Australia, situated around 25 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Hovea is 6071, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Hovea has a population of 713 (362 males, 348 females). The median age is 51 years.
The median weekly household income in Hovea is $2,534, with a median personal income of $955 per week.
The median weekly rent is $575 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 88% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (19), New Zealand (15), and South Africa (12).
85.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Hovea shows 394 people employed (220 full-time, 152 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (109), managers (45), and technicians & trades (35).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Hovea has an IRSAD score of 1103 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Hovea covers an area of 31.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 23 persons per km².
Statistically, Hovea sits within the Mundaring area, part of the broader Perth - North East region. It falls under the Kalamunda local government area.
The federal electorate for Hovea is Hasluck (Outer Metropolitan).
Hovea shares the 6071 postcode with Glen Forrest.
Hovea Details
| Postcode | 6071 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 713 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,534/week |
| Median Personal Income | $955/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $575 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 31.6 km² |
| Population Density | 23/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 239 |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 86.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.8757 |
| Longitude | 116.1125 |
| Distance from Perth | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Mundaring |
| Local Government | Kalamunda |
| Federal Electorate | Hasluck |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 109 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 84 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 107 (15.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 258 (36.2%) |
| 65+ years | 157 (22.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 49 (6.9%) |
| Arthritis | 22 (3.1%) |
| Asthma | 22 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 17 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 48 (19.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 86 (35.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 110 (45.1%) |