Shelley 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 Shelley Compares
Shelley vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Shelley | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,186 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,275 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 42 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈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 6148 covers Shelley, an inland suburb of Perth about 9 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Canning.
According to the 2021 Census, Shelley has a population of 4,795 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,186, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 18 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Shelley includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,275, with 1,701 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shelley scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Shelley is served by Shelley Primary School.
Shelley is part of the Canning statistical area in Western Australia.
Shelley Details
| Postcode | 6148 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,795 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,186/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $898/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,275 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2247/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,701 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 18 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0278545 |
| Longitude | 115.8895276 |
| Distance from Perth | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Canning |
| Local Government | Canning |
| Federal Electorate | Tangney |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 882 (18.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 654 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,041 (21.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,318 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 888 (18.5%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 327 (6.8%) |
| Asthma | 258 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 218 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 188 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 126 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 60 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 17 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 50 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 500 (29.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 771 (45.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 370 (21.9%) |
Schools in Shelley
Suburbs Near Shelley
Same Postcode (6148)
More Shelley Data
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.