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Shenton Park 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 Shenton Park Compares
Shenton Park vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Shenton Park | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,313 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,980 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Shenton Park is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6008. It sits about 5 km from the Perth CBD, within the Subiaco local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 3.3 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Shenton Park has a population of 4,638 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,313, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 33 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Shenton Park includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,980, with 1,776 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shenton Park scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Shenton Park include Shenton College, Rosalie Primary School and Shenton College Deaf Education Centre.
Shenton Park is part of the Perth City statistical area in Western Australia.
Shenton Park Details
| Postcode | 6008 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,638 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,313/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,145/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,980 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1394/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,776 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 33 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.9588145 |
| Longitude | 115.8053226 |
| Distance from Perth | 5 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Perth City |
| Local Government | Subiaco |
| Federal Electorate | Curtin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 936 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 500 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,091 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,151 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 953 (20.5%) |
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)
| Asthma | 353 (7.6%) |
| Arthritis | 326 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 159 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 147 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 138 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 75 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (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 | 140 (7.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 837 (47.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 607 (34.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 186 (10.5%) |
Schools in Shenton Park
Suburbs Near Shenton Park
Same Postcode (6008)
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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.