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Watermans Bay 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 Watermans Bay Compares
Watermans Bay vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Watermans Bay | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,190 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $410 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,934 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -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 6020 covers Watermans Bay, an inland suburb of Perth about 15 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - North West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Stirling.
According to the 2021 Census, Watermans Bay has a population of 1,369 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $2,190, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 9 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Watermans Bay includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,934, with 543 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Watermans Bay scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Watermans Bay is part of the Stirling statistical area in Western Australia.
Watermans Bay Details
| Postcode | 6020 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,369 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,190/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,085/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,934 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1125/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 543 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.8496 |
| Longitude | 115.755 |
| Distance from Perth | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Stirling |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Stirling |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 204 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 126 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 262 (19.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 356 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 401 (29.3%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 128 (9.3%) |
| Asthma | 94 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 70 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 56 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 13 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 154 (29.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 250 (47.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 114 (21.5%) |
Suburbs Near Watermans Bay
Same Postcode (6020)
More Watermans Bay 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.