Western Australia · Postcode 6150
Murdoch postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 13 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Murdoch 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 Murdoch ranks: rents are among the top 10% in WA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Murdoch vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Murdoch | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,459 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $445 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,037 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 43 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% +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 6150 covers Murdoch, an inland suburb of Perth about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Melville.
According to the 2021 Census, Murdoch has a population of 3,352 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,459, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 40 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Murdoch includes a median weekly rent of $445, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,037, with 1,055 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Murdoch scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Murdoch is served by Kennedy Baptist College.
Murdoch is part of the Melville statistical area in Western Australia.
Murdoch details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6150 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,352 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,459/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $584/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $445 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,037 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 786/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,055 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 40 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0699 |
| Longitude | 115.8425954 |
| Distance from Perth | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Melville |
| Local Government | Melville |
| Federal Electorate | Tangney |
| State Electorate | Willagee (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 302 (9.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 737 (22.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 674 (20.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 571 (17.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,078 (32.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 294 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 189 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 178 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 156 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 136 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 60 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 46 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 49 (4.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 395 (38.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 373 (36.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 210 (20.4%) |
Schools in Murdoch
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Murdoch. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.