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Western Australia · Postcode 6061
Mirrabooka postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 9 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Mirrabooka 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 Mirrabooka ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Mirrabooka vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mirrabooka | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,267 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,493 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 36 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.1% +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.
Postcode 6061 covers Mirrabooka, an inland suburb of Perth about 9 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Stirling.
According to the 2021 Census, Mirrabooka has a population of 8,000 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,267, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 268 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Mirrabooka includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,493, with 2,478 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mirrabooka scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Mirrabooka area, including John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, Dryandra Primary School, Boyare Primary School and others.
Mirrabooka is part of the Stirling statistical area in Western Australia.
Mirrabooka details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6061 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,000 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,267/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $482/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,493 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1603/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,478 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 268 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -31.8662015 |
| Longitude | 115.8662538 |
| Distance from Perth | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Stirling |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Stirling |
| State Electorate | Morley (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,688 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,174 (14.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,016 (25.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,985 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,145 (14.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 600 (7.5%) |
| Arthritis | 580 (7.2%) |
| Asthma | 545 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 274 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 157 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 128 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 71 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 187 (7.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 798 (32.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 792 (32.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 646 (26.7%) |
Schools in Mirrabooka
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mirrabooka. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Mirrabooka
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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.