Perth 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 Perth Compares
Perth vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Perth | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,960 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 33 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈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.
Perth (6000) is the central business district of Western Australia's capital, a harbourside CBD and the postal base of the wider metropolitan area. It forms the heart of the Perth local government area. The CBD footprint covers roughly 4.6 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Perth has a population of 13,670 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,960, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 150 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Perth includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 5,999 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Rental properties account for 66.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Perth scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Perth include Mercedes College and St George's Anglican Grammar School.
Perth is part of the Perth City statistical area in Western Australia.
Perth Details
| Postcode | 6000 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 13,670 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,960/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,139/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3001/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,999 |
| Australian Citizens | 57.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 150 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.9525739 |
| Longitude | 115.8610488 |
| Distance from Perth | 0 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Perth City |
| Local Government | Perth |
| Federal Electorate | Perth |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 941 (6.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,939 (14.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,343 (53.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,445 (17.9%) |
| 65+ years | 992 (7.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 797 (5.8%) |
| Arthritis | 418 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 283 (2.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 207 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 194 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 67 (0.5%) |
| Dementia | 19 (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 | 1,383 (23.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,348 (56.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 988 (16.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 197 (3.3%) |
Schools in Perth
Suburbs Near Perth
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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.