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Kelmscott 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 Kelmscott Compares
Kelmscott vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kelmscott | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,355 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,500 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 40 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% +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.
Kelmscott is a locality 23 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, Kelmscott has a population of 10,575 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,355, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 388 (3.7% of residents).
Housing in Kelmscott includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500, with 4,089 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kelmscott scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Kelmscott area, including Kelmscott Senior High School, Clifton Hills Primary School, Kelmscott Primary School and others.
Kelmscott is part of the Kalamunda statistical area in Western Australia.
Kelmscott Details
| Postcode | 6111 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 10,575 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,355/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $682/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 15.0 km² |
| Population Density | 703/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,089 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 388 (3.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.1144179 |
| Longitude | 116.0148177 |
| Distance from Perth | 23 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Armadale |
| Federal Electorate | Burt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,863 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,271 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,742 (25.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,723 (25.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,986 (18.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,052 (9.9%) |
| Asthma | 931 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 655 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 466 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 324 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 285 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 65 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 267 (6.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,490 (37.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,414 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 854 (21.2%) |
Schools in Kelmscott
Suburbs Near Kelmscott
Same Postcode (6111)
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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.