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Mount Hawthorn is an inner suburb in Western Australia, located approximately 4 km from the Perth CBD. It falls within the 6016 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Hawthorn has a population of 8,183 (3,983 males, 4,199 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Mount Hawthorn is $2,890, with a median personal income of $1,262 per week.
The median weekly rent is $420 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,518.
In terms of birthplace, 89% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (260), Italy (153), and New Zealand (122).
82.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mount Hawthorn shows 4,629 people employed (2,797 full-time, 1,619 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
The most common occupations are professionals (1,737), managers (678), and clerical & admin (307).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mount Hawthorn has an IRSAD score of 1121 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mount Hawthorn covers an area of 2.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3350 persons per km².
Statistically, Mount Hawthorn sits within the Stirling area, part of the broader Perth - North West region. It falls under the Stirling local government area.
The federal electorate for Mount Hawthorn is Perth (Inner Metropolitan).
Mount Hawthorn shares the 6016 postcode with Glendalough.
Mount Hawthorn Details
| Postcode | 6016 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,183 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,890/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,262/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,518 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population Density | 3350/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,966 |
| Completed Year 12 | 57.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 66 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.9196 |
| Longitude | 115.8356 |
| Distance from Perth | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Stirling |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Perth |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,870 (22.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 843 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,391 (29.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,253 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 831 (10.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 658 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 292 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 165 (2.0%) |
| Diabetes | 119 (1.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 118 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 87 (1.1%) |
| Cancer | 86 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 140 (4.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,013 (34.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,332 (45.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 461 (15.6%) |