Western Australia · Postcode 6090
Malaga postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 10 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Malaga 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 Malaga ranks: rents are among the top 10% in WA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Malaga vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Malaga | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,749 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $775 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Median age | 43 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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 6090 covers Malaga, an inland suburb of Perth about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, Malaga has a population of 25 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,749, close to the WA average.
Housing in Malaga includes a median weekly rent of $775, 4 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
Malaga is part of the Swan statistical area in Western Australia.
Malaga details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6090 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 25 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,749/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,350/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $775 |
| Average Household Size | 1.4 persons |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4 |
| Australian Citizens | 48.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -31.862589 |
| Longitude | 115.8965353 |
| Distance from Perth | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Swan |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Cowan |
| State Electorate | West Swan (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (84.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 6 (24.0%) |
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 | 5 (100.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.