Stratton Postcode
Western Australia
Stratton is a suburb in Western Australia, situated around 19 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Stratton is 6056, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Stratton has a population of 3,267 (1,617 males, 1,648 females). The median age is 33 years.
The median weekly household income in Stratton is $1,403, with a median personal income of $703 per week.
The median weekly rent is $310 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,408.
In terms of birthplace, 90% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (131), Philippines (56), and Other countries (46).
85.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Stratton shows 1,474 people employed (895 full-time, 493 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (146), professionals (115), and community & personal service (109).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Stratton has an IRSAD score of 880 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Stratton covers an area of 2.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1262 persons per km².
Statistically, Stratton sits within the Kalamunda area, part of the broader Perth - South East region. It falls under the Kalamunda local government area.
The federal electorate for Stratton is Pearce (Outer Metropolitan).
Stratton Details
| Postcode | 6056 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,267 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,403/week |
| Median Personal Income | $703/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1262/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,228 |
| Completed Year 12 | 31.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 86.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 315 (9.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.8701 |
| Longitude | 116.0339 |
| Distance from Perth | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Kalamunda |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 769 (23.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 411 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 994 (30.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 736 (22.5%) |
| 65+ years | 371 (11.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 437 (13.4%) |
| Asthma | 171 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 94 (2.9%) |
| Arthritis | 91 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 66 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 65 (2.0%) |
| Cancer | 29 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 53 (4.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 471 (39.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 445 (36.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 236 (19.6%) |