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Western Australia · Postcode 6032
Nowergup postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 35 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Nowergup 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.
Detailed comparison table
Nowergup vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Nowergup | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,708 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $241 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% +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 6032 covers Nowergup, an inland suburb of Perth about 35 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Wanneroo.
According to the 2021 Census, Nowergup has a population of 189 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,708, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, higher than the WA average.
Housing in Nowergup includes a median weekly rent of $241, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 67 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nowergup scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Nowergup is part of the Wanneroo statistical area in Western Australia.
Nowergup details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6032 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 189 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,708/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $841/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $241 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 40.1 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 67 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.6459321 |
| Longitude | 115.7693535 |
| Distance from Perth | 35 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Wanneroo |
| Local Government | Wanneroo |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
| State Electorate | Wanneroo (North Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 23 (12.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 26 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 34 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 74 (39.2%) |
| 65+ years | 26 (13.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (10.1%) |
| Asthma | 12 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (23.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 20 (31.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (40.6%) |
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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.