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Western Australia · Postcode 6111
Karragullen postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 29 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Karragullen 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.
Where Karragullen ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Karragullen vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Karragullen | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,316 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $345 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 45 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈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.
Karragullen is a locality 29 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6111. It falls within the Perth - South East region. The local government area is Armadale.
According to the 2021 Census, Karragullen has a population of 395 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $2,316, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Housing in Karragullen includes a median weekly rent of $345, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 132 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Karragullen scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Karragullen is part of the Kalamunda statistical area in Western Australia.
Karragullen details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6111 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 395 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,316/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $345 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 36.3 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 132 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.1003757 |
| Longitude | 116.1168079 |
| Distance from Perth | 29 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Armadale |
| Federal Electorate | Burt |
| State Electorate | Kalamunda (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 72 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 84 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 103 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 92 (23.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 30 (7.6%) |
| Asthma | 22 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 16 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.8%) |
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 | 17 (12.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 52 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 66 (48.9%) |
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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.