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Joondalup Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Joondalup Compares
Joondalup vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Joondalup | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,688 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 39 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% +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 Joondalup, an inland suburb of Perth about 26 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, Joondalup has a population of 9,193 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,688, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 98 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Joondalup includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 3,586 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 41.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Joondalup scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Joondalup area, including Lake Joondalup Baptist College, Alta-1 College, Joondalup Primary School and others.
Joondalup is part of the Joondalup statistical area in Western Australia.
Joondalup Details
| Postcode | 6027 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9,193 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,688/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $815/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 10.7 km² |
| Population Density | 861/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,586 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 98 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.7339218 |
| Longitude | 115.7657296 |
| Distance from Perth | 26 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Joondalup |
| Local Government | Joondalup |
| Federal Electorate | Moore |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,195 (13.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,416 (15.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,600 (28.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,406 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,583 (17.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 714 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 678 (7.4%) |
| Diabetes | 408 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 326 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 263 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 152 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 146 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 246 (7.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,502 (42.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,233 (35.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 538 (15.3%) |
Schools in Joondalup
Suburbs Near Joondalup
Same Postcode (6027)
More Joondalup Data
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.