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Western Australia · Postcode 6076
Lesmurdie postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 18 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Lesmurdie 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 Lesmurdie ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Lesmurdie vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lesmurdie | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,083 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,100 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 44 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -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.
Lesmurdie is a locality 18 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6076. It falls within the Perth - South East region. The local government area is Kalamunda.
According to the 2021 Census, Lesmurdie has a population of 8,413 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,083, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 115 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Lesmurdie includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, with 2,845 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lesmurdie scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Lesmurdie area, including Lesmurdie Senior High School, Mazenod College, St Brigid's College and others.
Lesmurdie is part of the Kalamunda statistical area in Western Australia.
Lesmurdie details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6076 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,413 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,083/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $804/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 13.8 km² |
| Population Density | 609/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,845 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 115 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0131773 |
| Longitude | 116.0381059 |
| Distance from Perth | 18 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Kalamunda |
| 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 | 1,605 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,112 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,521 (18.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,300 (27.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,872 (22.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 767 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 618 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 399 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 398 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 315 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 147 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 70 (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 | 83 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 578 (20.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,175 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 985 (34.9%) |
Schools in Lesmurdie
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Lesmurdie. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Lesmurdie
Same Postcode (6076)
More Lesmurdie 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.