Malaga 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 Malaga Compares
Malaga vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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%) |
Suburbs Near Malaga
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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.